James vs Jamik

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

James Rank #5
Jamik Rank #41,650

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #41650 for Jamik.

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

Jamik ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jamik

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jamik more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jamik at #41650 in the United States.

What do James and Jamik mean?

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

Are James and Jamik boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jamik is primarily a boy name.

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