James vs Jade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Girl #2,583 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"holder of the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Irish Scottish

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Boy #2,444 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"precious green stone"

Origin: Spanish piedra de ijada

English Spanish Chinese American

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James Rank #2,583

Jade Rank #2,444

Jade is more popular, ranked #2444 vs #2583 for James.

Is James or Jade more popular?

Jade is more popular, ranked #2444 compared to James at #2583 in the United States.

What do James and Jade mean?

James means "holder of the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jade means "precious green stone" (Spanish piedra de ijada origin).

Are James and Jade boy or girl names?

James is primarily a girl name. Jade is primarily a boy name.