James vs Jasmin

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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Jasmin

Girl #1,358 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"jasmine flower"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Arabic South Asian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,358
Total SSA Count
168
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jaz, Jazzy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jasmin Rank #1,358

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1358 for Jasmin.

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

Jasmin ___

  • Jasmin Rose
  • Jasmin Marie
  • Jasmin Nicole
  • Jasmin Lee
  • Jasmin Ann
  • Jasmin Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jasmin

Leila Omar Sasha Cyrus Daria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jasmin more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jasmin at #1358 in the United States.

What do James and Jasmin mean?

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

Are James and Jasmin boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jasmin is primarily a girl name.

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