Jakeem vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jakeem

Boy #3,550 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who stands firm"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,550
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jake, Keem

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Jakeem Rank #3,550
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3550 for Jakeem.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jakeem ___

  • Jakeem Damon
  • Jakeem Andre
  • Jakeem Lewis
  • Jakeem Marcus
  • Jakeem Tyrell
  • Jakeem DeShawn

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 Jakeem

Hakeem Kareem Aaliyah Nadia Rasheed

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jakeem or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jakeem at #3550 in the United States.

What do Jakeem and James mean?

Jakeem means "one who stands firm" (Arabic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jakeem and James boy or girl names?

Jakeem is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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