James vs Jedidiah

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
Jedidiah Rank #811

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #811 for Jedidiah.

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

Jedidiah ___

  • Jedidiah James
  • Jedidiah Cole
  • Jedidiah Thomas
  • Jedidiah Wade
  • Jedidiah Grant
  • Jedidiah Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jedidiah

Ezekiel Obadiah Naomi Miriam Josiah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jedidiah more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jedidiah at #811 in the United States.

What do James and Jedidiah mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jedidiah means "God's darling" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Jedidiah boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jedidiah is primarily a boy name.

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