James vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

English Irish American Christian Jewish

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James Rank #5

John Rank #21

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #21 for John.

Is James or John more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to John at #21 in the United States.

What do James and John mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and John boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.