James vs Jotham

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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Jotham

Boy #3,891 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is perfect, Yahweh is upright"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,891
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jo, Jot

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jotham Rank #3,891

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3891 for Jotham.

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

Jotham ___

  • Jotham David
  • Jotham Samuel
  • Jotham Michael
  • Jotham Eli
  • Jotham Benjamin
  • Jotham Isaiah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jotham

Ezra Micah Caleb Gideon Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jotham more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jotham at #3891 in the United States.

What do James and Jotham mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jotham means "God is perfect, Yahweh is upright" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Jotham boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jotham is primarily a boy name.

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