James vs Jasher

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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Jasher

Boy #5,347 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"upright, righteous, just"

Origin: Hebrew yashar

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,347
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jash, Jay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jasher Rank #5,347

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5347 for Jasher.

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

Jasher ___

  • Jasher Elijah
  • Jasher Samuel
  • Jasher Isaac
  • Jasher Nathaniel
  • Jasher Thomas
  • Jasher David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jasher

Asher Ezra Levi Naomi Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jasher more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jasher at #5347 in the United States.

What do James and Jasher mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jasher means "upright, righteous, just" (Hebrew yashar origin).

Are James and Jasher boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jasher is primarily a boy name.

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