James vs Jax

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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Girl #18,376 Most Popular

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James Rank #2,583

Jax Rank #18,376

James is more popular, ranked #2583 vs #18376 for Jax.

Is James or Jax more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #2583 compared to Jax at #18376 in the United States.

What do James and Jax mean?

James means "holder of the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Jax boy or girl names?

James is primarily a girl name. Jax is primarily a girl name.