James vs Jomar

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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Jomar

Boy #4,229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will add, beloved"

Origin: Hebrew/Latin via Spanish

Cultural Roots

Filipino Spanish Hispanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,229
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jomar Rank #4,229

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4229 for Jomar.

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

Jomar ___

  • Jomar Antonio
  • Jomar Miguel
  • Jomar Rafael
  • Jomar Andres
  • Jomar Luis
  • Jomar Carlos

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jomar

Joanna Marisol Ramon Leila Carlos

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jomar more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jomar at #4229 in the United States.

What do James and Jomar mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jomar means "God will add, beloved" (Hebrew/Latin via Spanish origin).

Are James and Jomar boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jomar is primarily a boy name.

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