Jakye vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jakye

Boy #5,664 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious (via Jack/John variant)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Modern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,664
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jake, 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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Jakye Rank #5,664
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5664 for Jakye.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jakye ___

  • Jakye Elijah
  • Jakye Andre
  • Jakye Darius
  • Jakye Marcus
  • Jakye Lee
  • Jakye Cole

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 Jakye

Ace Jace Blake Skye Zara

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jakye or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jakye at #5664 in the United States.

What do Jakye and James mean?

Jakye means "God is gracious (via Jack/John variant)" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jakye and James boy or girl names?

Jakye is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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