James vs Jeycob

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

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Jeycob

Boy #3,779 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Hebrew Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,779
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jay, Cob

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jeycob Rank #3,779

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3779 for Jeycob.

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

Jeycob ___

  • Jeycob Alexander
  • Jeycob James
  • Jeycob Michael
  • Jeycob Lee
  • Jeycob Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jeycob

Jaylen Kayden Aaliyah Nevaeh Jordyn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jeycob more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jeycob at #3779 in the United States.

What do James and Jeycob mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jeycob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Jeycob boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jeycob is primarily a boy name.

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