James vs Jenrry

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
Jenrry Rank #16,966

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #16966 for Jenrry.

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

Jenrry ___

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 Jenrry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jenrry more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jenrry at #16966 in the United States.

What do James and Jenrry mean?

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

Are James and Jenrry boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jenrry is primarily a boy name.

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