James vs Jae

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Girl #2,583 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"holder of the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Irish Scottish

✓ All Clear

Boy #3,851 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"talent, ability, brilliance"

Origin: Korean/Chinese

Korean East Asian American

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James Rank #2,583

Jae Rank #3,851

James is more popular, ranked #2583 vs #3851 for Jae.

Is James or Jae more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #2583 compared to Jae at #3851 in the United States.

What do James and Jae mean?

James means "holder of the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jae means "talent, ability, brilliance" (Korean/Chinese origin).

Are James and Jae boy or girl names?

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