James vs Jaymus

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
Jaymus Rank #25,348

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #25348 for Jaymus.

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

Jaymus ___

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 Jaymus

No sibling data available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jaymus more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jaymus at #25348 in the United States.

What do James and Jaymus mean?

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

Are James and Jaymus boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jaymus is primarily a boy name.

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