James vs Jeicob

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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Jeicob

Boy #5,622 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, one who takes another's place"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,622
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jake, Jay, Jei

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jeicob Rank #5,622

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5622 for Jeicob.

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

Jeicob ___

  • Jeicob James
  • Jeicob Alexander
  • Jeicob Michael
  • Jeicob Thomas
  • Jeicob Ryan
  • Jeicob Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jeicob

Elijah Noah Caleb Joshua Emma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jeicob more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jeicob at #5622 in the United States.

What do James and Jeicob mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jeicob means "supplanter, one who takes another's place" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Jeicob boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jeicob is primarily a boy name.

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