James vs Josmar

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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Josmar

Boy #4,914 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God shall add"

Origin: Hebrew via Spanish José

Cultural Roots

Venezuelan Spanish Latin American Dominican

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,914
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jos, Joss, Mar

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Josmar Rank #4,914

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4914 for Josmar.

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

Josmar ___

  • Josmar Antonio
  • Josmar Luis
  • Josmar Carlos
  • Josmar Eduardo
  • Josmar Rafael
  • Josmar Andrés

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Josmar

Josua Carlos Maria Elena Diego

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Josmar more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Josmar at #4914 in the United States.

What do James and Josmar mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Josmar means "God shall add" (Hebrew via Spanish José origin).

Are James and Josmar boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Josmar is primarily a boy name.

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