James vs Jeffery

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

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Jeffery

Boy #1,306 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pledge of peace, divine peace"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,306
Total SSA Count
150
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jeff, Jeffy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jeffery Rank #1,306

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1306 for Jeffery.

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

Jeffery ___

  • Jeffery Alan
  • Jeffery Scott
  • Jeffery James
  • Jeffery Michael
  • Jeffery Dean
  • Jeffery Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jeffery

David Brian Mark Susan Karen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jeffery more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jeffery at #1306 in the United States.

What do James and Jeffery mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jeffery means "pledge of peace, divine peace" (Germanic via Old French origin).

Are James and Jeffery boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jeffery is primarily a boy name.

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