James vs Jontae

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
Jontae Rank #27,421

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #27421 for Jontae.

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

Jontae ___

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 Jontae

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jontae more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jontae at #27421 in the United States.

What do James and Jontae mean?

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

Are James and Jontae boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jontae is primarily a boy name.

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