James vs Jon

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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Jon

Boy #893 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian Welsh English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#893
Total SSA Count
265
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jon Rank #893

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #893 for Jon.

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

Jon ___

  • Jon Michael
  • Jon Robert
  • Jon David
  • Jon Andrew
  • Jon Paul
  • Jon Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jon

Matt Chris Kate Sarah Tim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jon more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jon at #893 in the United States.

What do James and Jon mean?

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

Are James and Jon boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jon is primarily a boy name.

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