James vs Jaymes

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
Jaymes Rank #4,574

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4574 for Jaymes.

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

Jaymes ___

  • Jaymes Alexander
  • Jaymes William
  • Jaymes Edward
  • Jaymes Oliver
  • Jaymes Thomas
  • Jaymes Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jaymes

Charlotte Oliver Emma William Sophie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jaymes more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jaymes at #4574 in the United States.

What do James and Jaymes mean?

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

Are James and Jaymes boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jaymes is primarily a boy name.

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