James vs Jaret

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
Jaret Rank #4,537

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4537 for Jaret.

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

Jaret ___

  • Jaret Michael
  • Jaret Lee
  • Jaret Wayne
  • Jaret Allen
  • Jaret Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jaret

Caleb Logan Nolan Sierra Brynn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jaret more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jaret at #4537 in the United States.

What do James and Jaret mean?

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

Are James and Jaret boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jaret is primarily a boy name.

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