James vs Jathen

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
Jathen Rank #22,636

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #22636 for Jathen.

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

Jathen ___

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 Jathen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jathen more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jathen at #22636 in the United States.

What do James and Jathen mean?

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

Are James and Jathen boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jathen is primarily a boy name.

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