James vs Jun

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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Jun

Boy #2,967 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"king, lord"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese Korean Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,967
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jun Rank #2,967

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2967 for Jun.

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

Jun ___

  • Jun Wei
  • Jun Li
  • Jun Michael
  • Jun Alexander
  • Jun James
  • Jun Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jun

Mei Kai Yuna Hana Ren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jun more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jun at #2967 in the United States.

What do James and Jun mean?

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

Are James and Jun boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jun is primarily a boy name.

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