Jairus vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jairus

Boy #3,610 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God enlightens"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,610
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jai, Jay

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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

Jairus Rank #3,610
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3610 for Jairus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jairus ___

  • Jairus Emmanuel
  • Jairus Michael
  • Jairus Samuel
  • Jairus David
  • Jairus Elijah
  • Jairus Solomon

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 Jairus

Lazarus Elijah Caleb Miriam Naomi

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jairus or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jairus at #3610 in the United States.

What do Jairus and James mean?

Jairus means "God enlightens" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jairus and James boy or girl names?

Jairus is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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