James vs Jarrett

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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Jarrett

Boy #2,173 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"variant of Garrett/Gerald"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,173
Total SSA Count
67
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jay, Rett

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jarrett Rank #2,173

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2173 for Jarrett.

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

Jarrett ___

  • Jarrett Allen
  • Jarrett Lee
  • Jarrett Thomas
  • Jarrett Scott
  • Jarrett Wayne
  • Jarrett Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jarrett

Garrett Travis Tanner Ashley Megan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jarrett more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jarrett at #2173 in the United States.

What do James and Jarrett mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jarrett means "variant of Garrett/Gerald" (Germanic origin).

Are James and Jarrett boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jarrett is primarily a boy name.

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