James vs Jermaine

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
Jermaine Rank #1,475

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1475 for Jermaine.

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

Jermaine ___

  • Jermaine Michael
  • Jermaine Andre
  • Jermaine Deon
  • Jermaine Louis
  • Jermaine Alexander
  • Jermaine Lamar

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jermaine

Marlon Jackie Tito Randy Damon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jermaine more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jermaine at #1475 in the United States.

What do James and Jermaine mean?

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

Are James and Jermaine boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jermaine is primarily a boy name.

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