James vs Jeremyah

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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Jeremyah

Boy #5,512 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"God will uplift, God will exalt"

Origin: Hebrew Yirmeyahu

Cultural Roots

American Christian African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,512
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jerry, Jem, Remy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jeremyah Rank #5,512

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5512 for Jeremyah.

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

Jeremyah ___

  • Jeremyah James
  • Jeremyah Isaiah
  • Jeremyah Cole
  • Jeremyah Elijah
  • Jeremyah Xavier

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jeremyah

Ezra Naomi Isaiah Aaliyah Malachi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jeremyah more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jeremyah at #5512 in the United States.

What do James and Jeremyah mean?

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

Are James and Jeremyah boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jeremyah is primarily a boy name.

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