James vs Jeremiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English Scottish Biblical

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Boy #93 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"God will uplift, exalt"

Origin: Hebrew (Yirmeyahu)

Hebrew English Christian African American

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James Rank #5

Jeremiah Rank #93

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #93 for Jeremiah.

Is James or Jeremiah more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jeremiah at #93 in the United States.

What do James and Jeremiah mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jeremiah means "God will uplift, exalt" (Hebrew (Yirmeyahu) origin).

Are James and Jeremiah boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jeremiah is primarily a boy name.