Jakk vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jakk

Boy #24,207 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24,207
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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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

Jakk Rank #24,207
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #24207 for Jakk.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jakk ___

  • Jakk Hunter
  • Jakk Ryder
  • Jakk Cole
  • Jakk Blake

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 Jakk

Kyler Braxton Zane Rylee

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jakk or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jakk at #24207 in the United States.

What do Jakk and James mean?

Jakk means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jakk and James boy or girl names?

Jakk is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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