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Jayme vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jayme

Girl #5,496 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,496
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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James

Girl #2,583 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"holder of the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Irish Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,583
Total SSA Count
68
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Jayme Rank #5,496
James Rank #2,583

James is more popular, ranked #2583 vs #5496 for Jayme.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jayme or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #2583 compared to Jayme at #5496 in the United States.

What do Jayme and James mean?

Jayme means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). James means "holder of the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jayme and James boy or girl names?

Jayme is primarily a girl name. James is primarily a girl name.

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