James
Boy name · Hebrew · pronounced JAYMZ
Verified name
What does James mean?
Supplanter
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 6 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is very popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 42 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Jim, Jimmy, Jamie
Variant: Jacob, Seamus, Jaime
Related: Giacomo, Diego, Tiago
Using James across cultures
Perennial classic across English-speaking countries.
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