Jabez vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jabez

Boy #6,105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"he causes pain, born in sorrow"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Christian American English Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,105
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jabe

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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

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Popularity Comparison

Jabez Rank #6,105
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6105 for Jabez.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jabez ___

  • Jabez Michael
  • Jabez Thomas
  • Jabez David
  • Jabez Samuel
  • Jabez Eli

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jabez

Elijah Ezra Josiah Abigail Miriam

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jabez or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jabez at #6105 in the United States.

What do Jabez and James mean?

Jabez means "he causes pain, born in sorrow" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jabez and James boy or girl names?

Jabez is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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