James vs Jamin

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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Jamin

Boy #3,304 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"favored, blessed"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Christian Jewish African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,304
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jay, Jam

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jamin Rank #3,304

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3304 for Jamin.

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

Jamin ___

  • Jamin Israel
  • Jamin Elijah
  • Jamin David
  • Jamin Isaiah
  • Jamin Michael
  • Jamin Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jamin

Ezra Micah Zion Noa Abigail

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jamin more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jamin at #3304 in the United States.

What do James and Jamin mean?

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

Are James and Jamin boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jamin is primarily a boy name.

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