James vs Jarod

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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Jarod

Boy #5,480 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"he who descends"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,480
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jay, Rod

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jarod Rank #5,480

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5480 for Jarod.

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

Jarod ___

  • Jarod Michael
  • Jarod Thomas
  • Jarod Lee
  • Jarod Alan
  • Jarod Scott
  • Jarod Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jarod

Logan Caleb Hannah Megan Tyler

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jarod more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jarod at #5480 in the United States.

What do James and Jarod mean?

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

Are James and Jarod boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jarod is primarily a boy name.

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