James vs Jaymar

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

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Jaymar

Boy #6,001 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"creative compound name"

Origin: American English

Cultural Roots

American African American Caribbean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,001
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jaymar Rank #6,001

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6001 for Jaymar.

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

Jaymar ___

  • Jaymar Antoine
  • Jaymar Elias
  • Jaymar Darius
  • Jaymar Marcus
  • Jaymar Isaiah
  • Jaymar Andre

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jaymar

Jovani Zaylen Amari Kayla Destiny

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jaymar more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jaymar at #6001 in the United States.

What do James and Jaymar mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jaymar means "creative compound name" (American English origin).

Are James and Jaymar boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jaymar is primarily a boy name.

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