James vs Jozef

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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Jozef

Boy #5,314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will add, God increases"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Polish Czech Slovak Hungarian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,314
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jozek, Jo, Jozo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jozef Rank #5,314

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5314 for Jozef.

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

Jozef ___

  • Jozef Jan
  • Jozef Marek
  • Jozef Piotr
  • Jozef Adam
  • Jozef Tomasz
  • Jozef Andrzej

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jozef

Marta Zofia Katarzyna Jan Piotr

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jozef more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jozef at #5314 in the United States.

What do James and Jozef mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jozef means "God will add, God increases" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Jozef boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jozef is primarily a boy name.

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