James vs Johon

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
Johon Rank #17,682

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #17682 for Johon.

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

Johon ___

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 Johon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Johon more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Johon at #17682 in the United States.

What do James and Johon mean?

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

Are James and Johon boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Johon is primarily a boy name.

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