James vs Jessi

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
Jessi Rank #3,275

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3275 for Jessi.

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

Jessi ___

  • Jessi Mae
  • Jessi Lynn
  • Jessi Rose
  • Jessi Ann
  • Jessi Claire
  • Jessi Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jessi

Katie Lyla Benny Theo Sadie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jessi more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jessi at #3275 in the United States.

What do James and Jessi mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jessi means "she who looks out" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Jessi boy or girl names?

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

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