James vs Jazion

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

Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jazion Rank #6,426

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6426 for Jazion.

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

Jazion ___

  • Jazion Lee
  • Jazion Andre
  • Jazion Marcus
  • Jazion Elijah
  • Jazion Cole
  • Jazion Xavier

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jazion

Zion Kyrie Malachi Jadyn Azari

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jazion more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jazion at #6426 in the United States.

What do James and Jazion mean?

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

Are James and Jazion boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jazion is primarily a boy name.

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