James vs Jori

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

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Jori

Girl #3,803 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"farmer, earth-worker"

Origin: Greek via Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian American Finnish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,803
Total SSA Count
40
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jori Rank #3,803

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3803 for Jori.

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

Jori ___

  • Jori Mae
  • Jori Lynn
  • Jori Grace
  • Jori Anne
  • Jori Rose
  • Jori Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jori

Levi Nora Cade Mila Finn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jori more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jori at #3803 in the United States.

What do James and Jori mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jori means "farmer, earth-worker" (Greek via Old Norse origin).

Are James and Jori boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jori is primarily a girl name.

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