James vs Jarry

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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Jarry

Boy #30,550 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Variant of Jerry; spear ruler from Gerald or God has uplifted from Jeremiah"

Origin: Germanic/Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#30,550
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jar

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jarry Rank #30,550

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #30550 for Jarry.

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

Jarry ___

  • Jarry Lee
  • Jarry Wayne
  • Jarry Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jarry

Larry Barry Gary

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jarry more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jarry at #30550 in the United States.

What do James and Jarry mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jarry means "Variant of Jerry; spear ruler from Gerald or God has uplifted from Jeremiah" (Germanic/Hebrew origin).

Are James and Jarry boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jarry is primarily a boy name.

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