James vs Jeremy

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
Jeremy Rank #266

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #266 for Jeremy.

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

Jeremy ___

  • Jeremy James
  • Jeremy Cole
  • Jeremy Thomas
  • Jeremy Reid
  • Jeremy Scott
  • Jeremy Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jeremy

Joshua Jacob Hannah Jessica Caleb

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jeremy more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jeremy at #266 in the United States.

What do James and Jeremy mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jeremy means "God will raise up" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Jeremy boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jeremy is primarily a boy name.

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