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Boy name

James

James is a boy’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “supplanter.” It currently ranks #4 for US boys and is steady.

Meaning
Supplanter.
Origin
Hebrew
US rank
#4
Syllables
2
Letters
5
Starts with
J

James's popularity over time

→ Steady
#4 in 2023Peak rank #4US SSA · boys
#1#7#13201320182023

Source: US Social Security Administration national name data. Lower rank = more popular.

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Frequently asked about James

What does the name James mean?

James means "Supplanter." and is of Hebrew origin.

Is James a boy or girl name?

James is most commonly used as a boy name in the United States.

How popular is the name James?

James ranked #4 for US boys in 2023. Over the past decade its popularity has been steady (peak rank #4).

How many syllables are in James?

James has 2 syllables and 5 letters.

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