James vs Jaspar

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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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jaspar Rank #22,689

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #22689 for Jaspar.

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

Jaspar ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jaspar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jaspar more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jaspar at #22689 in the United States.

What do James and Jaspar mean?

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

Are James and Jaspar boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jaspar is primarily a boy name.

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