James vs Jaseph

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
Jaseph Rank #20,562

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #20562 for Jaseph.

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

Jaseph ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jaseph

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jaseph more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jaseph at #20562 in the United States.

What do James and Jaseph mean?

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

Are James and Jaseph boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jaseph is primarily a boy name.

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