James vs Jersei

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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Jersei

Girl #5,050 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grassy island"

Origin: Old Norse Geirr + ey via Norman French

Cultural Roots

American British African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,050
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jers, Zee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jersei Rank #5,050

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5050 for Jersei.

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

Jersei ___

  • Jersei Mae
  • Jersei Grace
  • Jersei Nicole
  • Jersei Faith
  • Jersei Renee
  • Jersei Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jersei

Harlem Brooklyn Camden Savannah Dallas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jersei more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jersei at #5050 in the United States.

What do James and Jersei mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jersei means "grassy island" (Old Norse Geirr + ey via Norman French origin).

Are James and Jersei boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jersei is primarily a girl name.

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