James vs Jase

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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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jase Rank #637

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #637 for Jase.

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

Jase ___

  • Jase Lee
  • Jase Ryan
  • Jase Cole
  • Jase Michael
  • Jase Allen
  • Jase Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jase

Brayden Kaylee Chase Kase Layla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jase more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jase at #637 in the United States.

What do James and Jase mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jase means "healer" (Greek (iasthai) origin).

Are James and Jase boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jase is primarily a boy name.

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