James Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

James is a popular boy name in 6 countries. Explore pronunciation, meanings, origins, and where this name appears most often.

Countries

Best rank

Used as

boy

Main origins

Hebrew

Origins: Hebrew

Common meanings: supplanter

Pronunciation samples: JAM-es, JAYMZ | IPA: dʒeɪmz

Variants and aliases: Jacob, Seamus

Regional Usage Summary

James appears most often in Africa, Europe, Asia, North America.

What does James mean?
James is commonly associated with meanings such as supplanter and appears in 6 countries.
Is James a boy or girl name?
In this dataset, James appears mainly as boy.
Where is James most popular?
James appears in top lists across 6 countries, including Ireland, South Sudan, United States. Best observed rank is #2.