James vs Julen

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
Julen Rank #5,141

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5141 for Julen.

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

Julen ___

  • Julen Iker
  • Julen Mikel
  • Julen Unai
  • Julen Eneko
  • Julen Gorka
  • Julen Aitor

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Julen

Iker Naia Amaia Aitor Ane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Julen more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Julen at #5141 in the United States.

What do James and Julen mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Julen means "youthful, downy-bearded" (Latin (Iulianus) origin).

Are James and Julen boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Julen is primarily a boy name.

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