Jae vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Jae Rank #3,851
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3851 for Jae.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jae ___

  • Jae Won
  • Jae Min
  • Jae Hyun
  • Jae Young
  • Jae Sung

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 Jae

Ji Yoo Min Soo Hana

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jae or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jae at #3851 in the United States.

What do Jae and James mean?

Jae means "talent, ability, brilliance" (Korean/Chinese origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jae and James boy or girl names?

Jae is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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