James vs Jedd

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
Jedd Rank #5,238

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5238 for Jedd.

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

Jedd ___

  • Jedd Thomas
  • Jedd William
  • Jedd Henry
  • Jedd Robert
  • Jedd Allen
  • Jedd Carter

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jedd

Huck Colt Wes Finn Beckett

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jedd more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jedd at #5238 in the United States.

What do James and Jedd mean?

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

Are James and Jedd boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jedd is primarily a boy name.

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