James vs Jasper

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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Jasper

Boy #133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"treasurer, keeper of treasure"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

English Dutch German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#133
Total SSA Count
2,750
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jas, Jazz

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jasper Rank #133

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #133 for Jasper.

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

Jasper ___

  • Jasper Theodore
  • Jasper Elliot
  • Jasper Cole
  • Jasper Henry
  • Jasper Reid
  • Jasper Fox

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jasper

Atticus Hugo Cecily Beatrice Cassius

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jasper more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jasper at #133 in the United States.

What do James and Jasper mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jasper means "treasurer, keeper of treasure" (Persian origin).

Are James and Jasper boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jasper is primarily a boy name.

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