James vs Jamey

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

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Jamey

Boy #4,977 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,977
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jamey Rank #4,977

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4977 for Jamey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

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

Jamey ___

  • Jamey Lee
  • Jamey Alan
  • Jamey Scott
  • Jamey Michael
  • Jamey Thomas
  • Jamey Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jamey

Casey Riley Tyler Morgan Logan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jamey more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jamey at #4977 in the United States.

What do James and Jamey mean?

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

Are James and Jamey boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jamey is primarily a boy name.

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