James vs Jaclyn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Girl #2,583 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"holder of the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #2,722 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, one who follows"

Origin: Hebrew

American English French

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James Rank #2,583

Jaclyn Rank #2,722

James is more popular, ranked #2583 vs #2722 for Jaclyn.

Is James or Jaclyn more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #2583 compared to Jaclyn at #2722 in the United States.

What do James and Jaclyn mean?

James means "holder of the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jaclyn means "supplanter, one who follows" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Jaclyn boy or girl names?

James is primarily a girl name. Jaclyn is primarily a girl name.