James vs Jasire

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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Jasire

Boy #5,392 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ease, affluence, prosperity"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic African-American Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,392
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jas, Jaz

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jasire Rank #5,392

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5392 for Jasire.

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

Jasire ___

  • Jasire Malik
  • Jasire Hassan
  • Jasire Ali
  • Jasire Jamal
  • Jasire Omar
  • Jasire Rashid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jasire

Amira Khalil Zara Jabari Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jasire more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jasire at #5392 in the United States.

What do James and Jasire mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jasire means "ease, affluence, prosperity" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Jasire boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jasire is primarily a boy name.

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