James
Meaning
"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"
Origin: Hebrew
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #5
- Total SSA Count
- 11,793
- Syllables
- 1
- Formality
- Formal
- Nicknames
- Jim, Jimmy, Jamie
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"
Origin: Hebrew
"wealth and honor have come to my family"
Origin: Yoruba
James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #29165 for Olasubomi.
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James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Olasubomi at #29165 in the United States.
James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Olasubomi means "wealth and honor have come to my family" (Yoruba origin).
James is primarily a boy name. Olasubomi is primarily a boy name.