James — Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Boy

Meaning

Supplanter.

Etymology

From Hebrew Ya'aqov through Latin Iacomus.

Pronunciation

/dʒeɪmz/

Popularity

US

2020:#6

2021:#5

UK

2020:#8

2021:#9

Quick Facts

Length:: 5 letters
Syllables:: 1
Ending:: -s

Origin

Themes

classic royal biblical

Nicknames & Variants

Nicknames:

Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Variants:

Jacob, Jacques, Diego

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