James vs Jerald

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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Jerald

Boy #3,957 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the spear"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

American English African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,957
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jerry, Jer

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jerald Rank #3,957

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3957 for Jerald.

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

Jerald ___

  • Jerald Lee
  • Jerald Wayne
  • Jerald Ray
  • Jerald Eugene
  • Jerald Dean
  • Jerald Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jerald

Deborah Terrance Beverly Darrell Carol

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jerald more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jerald at #3957 in the United States.

What do James and Jerald mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jerald means "ruler of the spear" (Old High German origin).

Are James and Jerald boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jerald is primarily a boy name.

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