Jamar vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Jamar Rank #1,664
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1664 for Jamar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jamar ___

  • Jamar Lee
  • Jamar James
  • Jamar Andre
  • Jamar Deshawn
  • Jamar Anthony
  • Jamar Xavier

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 Jamar

Jamal Amari Nasir Imani Amara

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jamar or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jamar at #1664 in the United States.

What do Jamar and James mean?

Jamar means "handsome, beautiful" (Arabic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jamar and James boy or girl names?

Jamar is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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