James vs Jason

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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Jason

Boy #148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"healer, to heal"

Origin: Greek Iason

Cultural Roots

English American Greek French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#148
Total SSA Count
2,448
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jay, Jase

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jason Rank #148

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #148 for Jason.

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

Jason ___

  • Jason Michael
  • Jason Thomas
  • Jason Lee
  • Jason Alexander
  • Jason Robert
  • Jason William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jason

Ryan Kevin Amanda Jennifer Tyler

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jason more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jason at #148 in the United States.

What do James and Jason mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jason means "healer, to heal" (Greek Iason origin).

Are James and Jason boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jason is primarily a boy name.

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