James vs Nathan

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 #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

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James Rank #5

Nathan Rank #62

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #62 for Nathan.

Is James or Nathan more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Nathan at #62 in the United States.

What do James and Nathan mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Nathan boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Nathan is primarily a boy name.