James vs Jean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Girl #2,583 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"holder of the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Irish Scottish

✓ All Clear

Girl #2,403 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via French

French English Scottish American

15 High Risk

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James Rank #2,583

Jean Rank #2,403

Jean is more popular, ranked #2403 vs #2583 for James.

Is James or Jean more popular?

Jean is more popular, ranked #2403 compared to James at #2583 in the United States.

What do James and Jean mean?

James means "holder of the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via French origin).

Are James and Jean boy or girl names?

James is primarily a girl name. Jean is primarily a girl name.