James vs Jaymen

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
Jaymen Rank #35,400

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #35400 for Jaymen.

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

Jaymen ___

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 Jaymen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jaymen more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jaymen at #35400 in the United States.

What do James and Jaymen mean?

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

Are James and Jaymen boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jaymen is primarily a boy name.

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