James vs Jansen

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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Jansen

Boy #2,836 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Jan (John)"

Origin: Dutch

Cultural Roots

Dutch Scandinavian American South African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,836
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jan, Jans

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jansen Rank #2,836

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2836 for Jansen.

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

Jansen ___

  • Jansen Cole
  • Jansen Reid
  • Jansen Gray
  • Jansen William
  • Jansen Thomas
  • Jansen Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jansen

Jensen Henley Larson Quinn Piper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jansen more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jansen at #2836 in the United States.

What do James and Jansen mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jansen means "son of Jan (John)" (Dutch origin).

Are James and Jansen boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jansen is primarily a boy name.

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