Boy Name
James
"Supplanter. Derived from the Hebrew name Yaakov, symbolizing one who follows or takes the place of another."
Ranked #5 for boys
About the Name James
Meaning
Supplanter. Derived from the Hebrew name Yaakov, symbolizing one who follows or takes the place of another.
Origin
HebrewGender
Boy
First Letter
JBoy Rank
#5
Girl Rank
#2580
James is a boy name of Hebrew origin. The name means "Supplanter. Derived from the Hebrew name Yaakov, symbolizing one who follows or takes the place of another." and Currently ranked #5 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with J or explore other Hebrew names.
Popularity Over Time
#846319 1950
#687739 1960
#447580 1970
#359104 1980
#245630 1990
#163602 2000
#140106 2010
#60840 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.
Famous People Named James
- JD James Dean (actor)
- LJ LeBron James (basketball player)