James vs Jeramiah

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
Jeramiah Rank #3,499

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3499 for Jeramiah.

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

Jeramiah ___

  • Jeramiah James
  • Jeramiah Cole
  • Jeramiah David
  • Jeramiah Thomas
  • Jeramiah Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jeramiah

Isaiah Elijah Josiah Abigail Hannah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jeramiah more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jeramiah at #3499 in the United States.

What do James and Jeramiah mean?

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

Are James and Jeramiah boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jeramiah is primarily a boy name.

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