James vs Jhamal

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
Jhamal Rank #21,723

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #21723 for Jhamal.

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

Jhamal ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jhamal

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jhamal more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jhamal at #21723 in the United States.

What do James and Jhamal mean?

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

Are James and Jhamal boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jhamal is primarily a boy name.

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