James vs Jaquez

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

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Jaquez

Boy #5,659 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew via French

Cultural Roots

French African-American American Haitian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,659
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jac, Jaq

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jaquez Rank #5,659

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5659 for Jaquez.

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

Jaquez ___

  • Jaquez Antoine
  • Jaquez Louis
  • Jaquez Rene
  • Jaquez Pierre
  • Jaquez Andre
  • Jaquez Marcus

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jaquez

Marquise DeShawn Elijah Aaliyah Chantal

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jaquez more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jaquez at #5659 in the United States.

What do James and Jaquez mean?

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

Are James and Jaquez boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jaquez is primarily a boy name.

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