James vs Jaymeson

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
Jaymeson Rank #4,750

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4750 for Jaymeson.

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

Jaymeson ___

  • Jaymeson Cole
  • Jaymeson Reed
  • Jaymeson James
  • Jaymeson Lee
  • Jaymeson Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jaymeson

Brayden Kaylee Asher Hadley Colton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jaymeson more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jaymeson at #4750 in the United States.

What do James and Jaymeson mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jaymeson means "son of Jay, supplanter" (English origin).

Are James and Jaymeson boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jaymeson is primarily a boy name.

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