Justin vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Justin

Boy #199 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"just, righteous"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Justin Rank #199

James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #199 for Justin.

Is Justin or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Justin at #199 in the United States.

What do Justin and James mean?

Justin means "just, righteous" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Justin and James boy or girl names?

Justin is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.