James vs Jousha

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
Jousha Rank #27,672

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #27672 for Jousha.

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

Jousha ___

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 Jousha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jousha more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jousha at #27672 in the United States.

What do James and Jousha mean?

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

Are James and Jousha boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jousha is primarily a boy name.

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