James vs Jonathan

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 #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

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James Rank #5

Jonathan Rank #83

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #83 for Jonathan.

Is James or Jonathan more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jonathan at #83 in the United States.

What do James and Jonathan mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin).

Are James and Jonathan boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jonathan is primarily a boy name.