James vs Jeremai

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
Jeremai Rank #31,388

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #31388 for Jeremai.

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

Jeremai ___

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 Jeremai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jeremai more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jeremai at #31388 in the United States.

What do James and Jeremai mean?

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

Are James and Jeremai boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jeremai is primarily a boy name.

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