James vs Jeremiyah

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
Jeremiyah Rank #5,609

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5609 for Jeremiyah.

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

Jeremiyah ___

  • Jeremiyah James
  • Jeremiyah William
  • Jeremiyah Isaiah
  • Jeremiyah David
  • Jeremiyah Emmanuel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jeremiyah

Elijah Isaiah Micah Zion

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jeremiyah more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jeremiyah at #5609 in the United States.

What do James and Jeremiyah mean?

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

Are James and Jeremiyah boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jeremiyah is primarily a boy name.

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