James vs Pesach

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
Pesach Rank #8,690

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #8690 for Pesach.

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

Pesach ___

  • Pesach Avraham
  • Pesach Yitzhak
  • Pesach Moshe
  • Pesach David
  • Pesach Shlomo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Pesach

Yosef Miriam Dvorah Shmuel Rivka

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Pesach more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Pesach at #8690 in the United States.

What do James and Pesach mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Pesach means "to pass over, to spare" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Pesach boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Pesach is primarily a boy name.

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