Jayden vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jayden

Boy #59 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

American English

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Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English Scottish Biblical

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Jayden Rank #59

James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #59 for Jayden.

Is Jayden or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jayden at #59 in the United States.

What do Jayden and James mean?

Jayden means "God has heard" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jayden and James boy or girl names?

Jayden is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.