James vs Jayse

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
Jayse Rank #2,864

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2864 for Jayse.

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

Jayse ___

  • Jayse Allen
  • Jayse Michael
  • Jayse Cole
  • Jayse Reid
  • Jayse Hunter
  • Jayse Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jayse

Bryce Jade Kaylee Brock Tessa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jayse more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jayse at #2864 in the United States.

What do James and Jayse mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jayse means "healer" (Greek via Jason origin).

Are James and Jayse boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jayse is primarily a boy name.

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