James vs Jerson

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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Jerson

Boy #4,102 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the sword"

Origin: Spanish/Latin American

Cultural Roots

Colombian Venezuelan Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,102
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jer

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jerson Rank #4,102

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4102 for Jerson.

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

Jerson ___

  • Jerson Luis
  • Jerson Miguel
  • Jerson Antonio
  • Jerson David
  • Jerson Rafael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jerson

Keison Brayan Yerson Leidy Yulieth

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jerson more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jerson at #4102 in the United States.

What do James and Jerson mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jerson means "son of the sword" (Spanish/Latin American origin).

Are James and Jerson boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jerson is primarily a boy name.

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