Jahmere 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

Jahmere Rank #5,131
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5131 for Jahmere.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jahmere ___

  • Jahmere Isaiah
  • Jahmere James
  • Jahmere Emmanuel
  • Jahmere Xavier
  • Jahmere Andre
  • Jahmere Malik

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 Jahmere

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jahmere or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jahmere at #5131 in the United States.

What do Jahmere and James mean?

Jahmere means "exalted, lifted high" (Arabic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jahmere and James boy or girl names?

Jahmere is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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