James vs Jeison

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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Jeison

Boy #3,203 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"healer"

Origin: Greek Iason

Cultural Roots

Latin American Colombian Venezuelan Hispanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,203
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jei, Jay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jeison Rank #3,203

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3203 for Jeison.

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

Jeison ___

  • Jeison Andres
  • Jeison Manuel
  • Jeison Sebastian
  • Jeison Alejandro
  • Jeison Felipe
  • Jeison Miguel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jeison

Valeria Yoiner Leidy Brayan Tatiana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jeison more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jeison at #3203 in the United States.

What do James and Jeison mean?

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

Are James and Jeison boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jeison is primarily a boy name.

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