James vs Jarrod

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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Jarrod

Boy #4,814 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descent, to descend"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,814
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
JR, Rod

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jarrod Rank #4,814

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4814 for Jarrod.

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

Jarrod ___

  • Jarrod Michael
  • Jarrod Thomas
  • Jarrod James
  • Jarrod William
  • Jarrod Lee
  • Jarrod Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jarrod

Brandon Tyler Kyle Chelsea Brittany

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jarrod more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jarrod at #4814 in the United States.

What do James and Jarrod mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jarrod means "descent, to descend" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Jarrod boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jarrod is primarily a boy name.

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