James vs Jersen

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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Jersen

Boy #4,788 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Jens (son of John)"

Origin: Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,788
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jer

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jersen Rank #4,788

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4788 for Jersen.

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

Jersen ___

  • Jersen James
  • Jersen Cole
  • Jersen Lee
  • Jersen Allen
  • Jersen Wayne
  • Jersen Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jersen

Kylen Braxten Dalton Jensen Harlow

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jersen more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jersen at #4788 in the United States.

What do James and Jersen mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jersen means "son of Jens (son of John)" (Scandinavian origin).

Are James and Jersen boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jersen is primarily a boy name.

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