James vs Jazmine

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

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Jazmine

Girl #945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"jasmine flower"

Origin: Persian (yasmin)

Cultural Roots

English Arabic Persian African-American Spanish-speaking

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#945
Total SSA Count
278
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jazz, Jaz, Minnie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jazmine Rank #945

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #945 for Jazmine.

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

Jazmine ___

  • Jazmine Rose
  • Jazmine Marie
  • Jazmine Faith
  • Jazmine Nicole
  • Jazmine Renee
  • Jazmine Lynn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jazmine

Aaliyah Destiny Malik Jaylen Sierra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jazmine more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jazmine at #945 in the United States.

What do James and Jazmine mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jazmine means "jasmine flower" (Persian (yasmin) origin).

Are James and Jazmine boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jazmine is primarily a girl name.

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