James vs Jeffren

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

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Jeffren

Boy #25,755 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #25,755
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Jef, Jeff, Jeffy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5

Jeffren Rank #25,755

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #25755 for Jeffren.

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

Jeffren ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jeffren more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jeffren at #25755 in the United States.

What do James and Jeffren mean?

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

Are James and Jeffren boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jeffren is primarily a boy name.

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