James vs Jekhi

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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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jekhi Rank #10,316

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #10316 for Jekhi.

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

Jekhi ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jekhi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jekhi more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jekhi at #10316 in the United States.

What do James and Jekhi mean?

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

Are James and Jekhi boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jekhi is primarily a boy name.

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