James vs Jarek

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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Jarek

Boy #4,619 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fierce glory"

Origin: Slavic

Cultural Roots

Polish Czech Slovak Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,619
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jaruś, Jar

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jarek Rank #4,619

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4619 for Jarek.

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

Jarek ___

  • Jarek Piotr
  • Jarek Stanisław
  • Jarek Marek
  • Jarek Tomasz
  • Jarek Michał
  • Jarek Aleksander

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jarek

Marek Tomasz Zofia Agnieszka Radek

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jarek more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jarek at #4619 in the United States.

What do James and Jarek mean?

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

Are James and Jarek boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jarek is primarily a boy name.

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