James vs Jerick

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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Jerick

Boy #6,669 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"powerful ruler; God is gracious"

Origin: American blend of Hebrew and Germanic

Cultural Roots

American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,669
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jer, Rick

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jerick Rank #6,669

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6669 for Jerick.

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

Jerick ___

  • Jerick Michael
  • Jerick Anthony
  • Jerick James
  • Jerick David
  • Jerick Andre
  • Jerick Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jerick

Jordan Destiny Jamal Kira Devon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jerick more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jerick at #6669 in the United States.

What do James and Jerick mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jerick means "powerful ruler; God is gracious" (American blend of Hebrew and Germanic origin).

Are James and Jerick boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jerick is primarily a boy name.

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