James vs Jasiel

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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Jasiel

Boy #788 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God sees, God is my strength"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hispanic Brazilian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#788
Total SSA Count
318
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jasi, Jay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jasiel Rank #788

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #788 for Jasiel.

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

Jasiel ___

  • Jasiel Emmanuel
  • Jasiel David
  • Jasiel Elias
  • Jasiel Aaron
  • Jasiel Samuel
  • Jasiel Gabriel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jasiel

Ezekiel Nathaniel Isaiah Aaliyah Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jasiel more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jasiel at #788 in the United States.

What do James and Jasiel mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jasiel means "God sees, God is my strength" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Jasiel boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jasiel is primarily a boy name.

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