James vs Justus

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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Justus

Boy #1,814 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"just, righteous, upright"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

German Dutch English Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,814
Total SSA Count
90
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jus, Just

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Justus Rank #1,814

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1814 for Justus.

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

Justus ___

  • Justus Paul
  • Justus Luke
  • Justus Michael
  • Justus David
  • Justus Emmanuel
  • Justus Heinrich

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Justus

Felix Augustin Theodora Perpetua Cornelius

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Justus more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Justus at #1814 in the United States.

What do James and Justus mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Justus means "just, righteous, upright" (Latin origin).

Are James and Justus boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Justus is primarily a boy name.

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