James vs Jersey

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
Jersey Rank #1,623

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1623 for Jersey.

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

Jersey ___

  • Jersey Mae
  • Jersey Rose
  • Jersey Grace
  • Jersey Lane
  • Jersey Hope
  • Jersey Skye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jersey

Brooklyn Savannah Dakota Phoenix Austin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jersey more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jersey at #1623 in the United States.

What do James and Jersey mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jersey means "grassy island" (Old Norse origin).

Are James and Jersey boy or girl names?

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

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