James vs Jimmye

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
Jimmye Rank #15,538

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #15538 for Jimmye.

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

Jimmye ___

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 Jimmye

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jimmye more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jimmye at #15538 in the United States.

What do James and Jimmye mean?

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

Are James and Jimmye boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jimmye is primarily a boy name.

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