James vs Jhon

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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Jhon

Boy #2,080 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Latin American Spanish Colombian Venezuelan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,080
Total SSA Count
72
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jhonny, Johnny

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jhon Rank #2,080

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2080 for Jhon.

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

Jhon ___

  • Jhon Carlos
  • Jhon Luis
  • Jhon Andres
  • Jhon David
  • Jhon Sebastian
  • Jhon Felipe

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jhon

Carlos Maria Alejandro Valentina Diego

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jhon more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jhon at #2080 in the United States.

What do James and Jhon mean?

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

Are James and Jhon boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jhon is primarily a boy name.

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