James vs Jaylee

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

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Jaylee

Girl #1,291 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"blue jay bird plus meadow"

Origin: American English

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,291
Total SSA Count
179
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jay, Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jaylee Rank #1,291

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1291 for Jaylee.

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

Jaylee ___

  • Jaylee Marie
  • Jaylee Ann
  • Jaylee Grace
  • Jaylee Nicole
  • Jaylee Renee
  • Jaylee Beth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jaylee

Kaylee Braylee Riley Easton Caden

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jaylee more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jaylee at #1291 in the United States.

What do James and Jaylee mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jaylee means "blue jay bird plus meadow" (American English origin).

Are James and Jaylee boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jaylee is primarily a girl name.

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