James vs Jazper

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
Jazper Rank #4,207

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4207 for Jazper.

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

Jazper ___

  • Jazper Lee
  • Jazper Cole
  • Jazper Dean
  • Jazper Grant
  • Jazper Wade
  • Jazper Flynn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jazper

Dashiell Axel Marlowe Indigo Zephyr

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jazper more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jazper at #4207 in the United States.

What do James and Jazper mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jazper means "treasurer, keeper of treasure" (Persian origin).

Are James and Jazper boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jazper is primarily a boy name.

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