James vs Jayme

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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Jayme

Boy #5,230 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Spanish American Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,230
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jayme Rank #5,230

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5230 for Jayme.

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

Jayme ___

  • Jayme Lee
  • Jayme Allen
  • Jayme Scott
  • Jayme Dean
  • Jayme Cole
  • Jayme Reed

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jayme

Riley Cameron Taylor Jordan Logan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jayme more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jayme at #5230 in the United States.

What do James and Jayme mean?

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

Are James and Jayme boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jayme is primarily a boy name.

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