James vs Jebediah

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
Jebediah Rank #4,315

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4315 for Jebediah.

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

Jebediah ___

  • Jebediah Thomas
  • Jebediah Samuel
  • Jebediah Wayne
  • Jebediah Lee
  • Jebediah Aaron
  • Jebediah James

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jebediah

Ezekiel Hezekiah Obadiah Priscilla Abigail

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jebediah more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jebediah at #4315 in the United States.

What do James and Jebediah mean?

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

Are James and Jebediah boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jebediah is primarily a boy name.

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