James vs Jr

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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Jr

Boy #4,050 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"junior, the younger one"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American English Latino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,050
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jr Rank #4,050

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4050 for Jr.

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

Jr ___

  • Jr James
  • Jr Robert
  • Jr William
  • Jr Michael
  • Jr Lee
  • Jr Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jr

Buddy Skip Trey Tre Dre

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jr more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jr at #4050 in the United States.

What do James and Jr mean?

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

Are James and Jr boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jr is primarily a boy name.

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