James vs Jediah

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
Jediah Rank #4,241

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4241 for Jediah.

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

Jediah ___

  • Jediah Samuel
  • Jediah Caleb
  • Jediah Elijah
  • Jediah Asher
  • Jediah Levi
  • Jediah Noah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jediah

Ezra Miriam Abigail Micah Priscilla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jediah more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jediah at #4241 in the United States.

What do James and Jediah mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jediah means "known by God" (Hebrew yada and Yah origin).

Are James and Jediah boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jediah is primarily a boy name.

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