James vs Jin

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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Jin

Boy #2,610 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"gold"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese Korean Japanese Vietnamese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,610
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jin Rank #2,610

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2610 for Jin.

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

Jin ___

  • Jin Lee
  • Jin Park
  • Jin Young
  • Jin Soo
  • Jin Ho
  • Jin Woo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jin

Mina Yuna Joon Seo Hana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jin more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jin at #2610 in the United States.

What do James and Jin mean?

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

Are James and Jin boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jin is primarily a boy name.

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