James vs Jasmine

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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Jasmine

Girl #199 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"jasmine flower"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

English French Persian Arabic Indian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#199
Total SSA Count
1,527
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jazz, Jaz, Jazzy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jasmine Rank #199

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #199 for Jasmine.

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

Jasmine ___

  • Jasmine Rose
  • Jasmine Marie
  • Jasmine Grace
  • Jasmine Elise
  • Jasmine Nicole
  • Jasmine Lynn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jasmine

Violet Lily Jade Oliver Jordan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jasmine more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jasmine at #199 in the United States.

What do James and Jasmine mean?

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

Are James and Jasmine boy or girl names?

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

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