Jame 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

Jame Rank #19,970
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #19970 for Jame.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jame ___

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James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose James

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jame or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jame at #19970 in the United States.

What do Jame and James mean?

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

Are Jame and James boy or girl names?

Jame is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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