James vs Jeremiah

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

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Jeremiah

Boy #93 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"God will uplift, exalt"

Origin: Hebrew (Yirmeyahu)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Christian African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#93
Total SSA Count
3,702
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jerry, Jeremy, Miah

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jeremiah Rank #93

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #93 for Jeremiah.

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

Jeremiah ___

  • Jeremiah James
  • Jeremiah Lee
  • Jeremiah David
  • Jeremiah Thomas
  • Jeremiah Michael
  • Jeremiah Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jeremiah

Elijah Isaiah Nehemiah Naomi Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jeremiah more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jeremiah at #93 in the United States.

What do James and Jeremiah mean?

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

Are James and Jeremiah boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jeremiah is primarily a boy name.

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