Jakub vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jakub

Boy #3,151 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"may God protect, supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Czech Polish Slovak German Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,151
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Kuba, Janek, Jaku

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

Jakub Rank #3,151
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3151 for Jakub.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jakub ___

  • Jakub Jan
  • Jakub Tomas
  • Jakub Michal
  • Jakub Adam
  • Jakub Martin
  • Jakub Lukas

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 Jakub

Tomáš Marek Lukáš Karolína Tereza

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jakub or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jakub at #3151 in the United States.

What do Jakub and James mean?

Jakub means "may God protect, supplanter" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jakub and James boy or girl names?

Jakub is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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