James vs Jarius

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

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Jarius

Boy #5,543 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"He shines"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Christian American African American Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,543
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jay, Jair

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jarius Rank #5,543

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5543 for Jarius.

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

Jarius ___

  • Jarius Emanuel
  • Jarius Marcus
  • Jarius David
  • Jarius Michael
  • Jarius Isaiah
  • Jarius Anthony

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jarius

Ezra Lazarus Miriam Selah Thaddeus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jarius more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jarius at #5543 in the United States.

What do James and Jarius mean?

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

Are James and Jarius boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jarius is primarily a boy name.

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