James vs Jett

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 #161 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"black gemstone; jet"

Origin: English

American Australian English

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James Rank #5

Jett Rank #161

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #161 for Jett.

Is James or Jett more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jett at #161 in the United States.

What do James and Jett mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jett means "black gemstone; jet" (English origin).

Are James and Jett boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jett is primarily a boy name.