James vs Jefre

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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Jefre

Boy #4,792 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God’s peace, divinely peaceful"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,792
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jeff

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jefre Rank #4,792

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4792 for Jefre.

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

Jefre ___

  • Jefre James
  • Jefre Alan
  • Jefre Michael
  • Jefre Thomas
  • Jefre Wayne
  • Jefre Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jefre

Karen Linda Susan Debra Kevin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jefre more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jefre at #4792 in the United States.

What do James and Jefre mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jefre means "God’s peace, divinely peaceful" (Germanic origin).

Are James and Jefre boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jefre is primarily a boy name.

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