Jaime vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jaime

Boy #606 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew via Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Portuguese Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#606
Total SSA Count
468
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jai, Jay

Playground Safety Score

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Jaime Rank #606
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #606 for Jaime.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jaime ___

  • Jaime Antonio
  • Jaime Miguel
  • Jaime Eduardo
  • Jaime Andrés
  • Jaime Rafael
  • Jaime Luis

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 Jaime

Isabella Sofía Valentina Carlos Andrés

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jaime or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jaime at #606 in the United States.

What do Jaime and James mean?

Jaime means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew via Spanish origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jaime and James boy or girl names?

Jaime is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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