James vs Jasiri

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

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Jasiri

Boy #5,546 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"brave, bold, courageous"

Origin: Swahili

Cultural Roots

East African Swahili Kenyan Tanzanian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,546
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jas, Siri

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jasiri Rank #5,546

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5546 for Jasiri.

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

Jasiri ___

  • Jasiri Elijah
  • Jasiri James
  • Jasiri Michael
  • Jasiri Cole
  • Jasiri David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jasiri

Imani Zuri Kofi Amara Nia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jasiri more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jasiri at #5546 in the United States.

What do James and Jasiri mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jasiri means "brave, bold, courageous" (Swahili origin).

Are James and Jasiri boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jasiri is primarily a boy name.

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