Lucky Stork logoLucky Stork
Back to name search

James

Boy · Hebrew · Medium name

Meaning
Supplanter
Pronunciation
JAYMZ
Origin
Hebrew

English form of Jacob, from Hebrew 'Yaakov' meaning supplanter or heel.

Popularity
Common in United States (2023)

Popularity: US SSA, 2023

ClassicBiblicalVintage

Languages in use: Hebrew, English

Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • JacobHebrew / English

    Hebrew form from the same root.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • James Madison

    1751–1836

    Fourth President of the United States and a principal author of the US Constitution.

    Reference

  • James Monroe

    1758–1831

    Fifth President of the United States, known for the Monroe Doctrine.

    Reference

Similar names

Matched on shared origin, language, or verified meaning themes. Spelling similarity alone is not treated as a linguistic relationship.

Jamie

JAY-mee

Gender-neutral · Hebrew

Meaning: Supplanter, may God protect

Full profile

Jacob

JAY-kub

Boy · Hebrew

Meaning: Supplanter, holder of the heel

Full profile

Jared

JARE-ed

Boy · Hebrew

Meaning: He will descend; descent

Full profile

Abraham

AY-bruh-ham

Boy · Hebrew

Meaning: Father of multitudes

Full profile

Sources for this record

US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-20.

How Lucky Stork verifies name data →