Jeremiah vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeremiah

Boy #93 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"God will uplift, exalt"

Origin: Hebrew (Yirmeyahu)

Hebrew English Christian African American

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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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Jeremiah Rank #93

James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #93 for Jeremiah.

Is Jeremiah or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jeremiah at #93 in the United States.

What do Jeremiah and James mean?

Jeremiah means "God will uplift, exalt" (Hebrew (Yirmeyahu) origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jeremiah and James boy or girl names?

Jeremiah is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.