James vs Jaquise

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
Jaquise Rank #21,322

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #21322 for Jaquise.

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

Jaquise ___

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 Jaquise

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jaquise more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jaquise at #21322 in the United States.

What do James and Jaquise mean?

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

Are James and Jaquise boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jaquise is primarily a girl name.

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