James vs Jeriyah

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
Jeriyah Rank #6,607

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6607 for Jeriyah.

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

Jeriyah ___

  • Jeriyah Isaiah
  • Jeriyah Emmanuel
  • Jeriyah Elijah
  • Jeriyah Marcus
  • Jeriyah Andre
  • Jeriyah James

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jeriyah

Zachariah Elijah Micaiah Zariyah Aaliyah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jeriyah more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jeriyah at #6607 in the United States.

What do James and Jeriyah mean?

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

Are James and Jeriyah boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jeriyah is primarily a boy name.

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