James vs Jasson

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
Jasson Rank #6,250

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6250 for Jasson.

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

Jasson ___

  • Jasson Michael
  • Jasson Lee
  • Jasson James
  • Jasson Alexander
  • Jasson Ryan
  • Jasson David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jasson

Tyler Brandon Dylan Kaylee Brittany

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jasson more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jasson at #6250 in the United States.

What do James and Jasson mean?

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

Are James and Jasson boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jasson is primarily a boy name.

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