James vs Jasen

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
Jasen Rank #5,711

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5711 for Jasen.

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

Jasen ___

  • Jasen Alexander
  • Jasen Michael
  • Jasen Cole
  • Jasen James
  • Jasen William
  • Jasen Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jasen

Logan Tyler Emma Kaylee Ethan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jasen more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jasen at #5711 in the United States.

What do James and Jasen mean?

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

Are James and Jasen boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jasen is primarily a boy name.

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