James vs Jaster

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
Jaster Rank #31,627

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #31627 for Jaster.

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

Jaster ___

  • Jaster Jaster Cole
  • Jaster Jaster Reid
  • Jaster Jaster Lane
  • Jaster Jaster Miles

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jaster

Ember Remy Caden Lyra Finn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jaster more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jaster at #31627 in the United States.

What do James and Jaster mean?

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

Are James and Jaster boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jaster is primarily a boy name.

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