James vs Janvier

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
Janvier Rank #35,052

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #35052 for Janvier.

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

Janvier ___

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 Janvier

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Janvier more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Janvier at #35052 in the United States.

What do James and Janvier mean?

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

Are James and Janvier boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Janvier is primarily a boy name.

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