James vs Jareth

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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Jareth

Boy #1,811 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"invented blend of Jared and Gareth"

Origin: Modern English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,811
Total SSA Count
90
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jay, Jar, Reth

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jareth Rank #1,811

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1811 for Jareth.

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

Jareth ___

  • Jareth Stone
  • Jareth Quinn
  • Jareth Blake
  • Jareth Cole
  • Jareth Reed
  • Jareth Orion

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jareth

Soren Calix Lyra Evander Petra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jareth more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jareth at #1811 in the United States.

What do James and Jareth mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jareth means "invented blend of Jared and Gareth" (Modern English origin).

Are James and Jareth boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jareth is primarily a boy name.

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