James vs Jessie

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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Jessie

Girl #807 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew/Scottish

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#807
Total SSA Count
348
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jess, Jes

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jessie Rank #807

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #807 for Jessie.

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

Jessie ___

  • Jessie Mae
  • Jessie Ann
  • Jessie Lynn
  • Jessie Rae
  • Jessie Claire
  • Jessie June

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jessie

Katie Lucy Lily Molly Sam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jessie more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jessie at #807 in the United States.

What do James and Jessie mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jessie means "God is gracious" (Hebrew/Scottish origin).

Are James and Jessie boy or girl names?

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

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