James vs Jeric

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
Jeric Rank #10,212

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #10212 for Jeric.

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

Jeric ___

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 Jeric

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jeric more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jeric at #10212 in the United States.

What do James and Jeric mean?

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

Are James and Jeric boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jeric is primarily a boy name.

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