Gender: Male
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Supplanter, Jimmy, Variant of Jacob, Holds the Heel
Pronunciation: JH EY M Z
Popularity Rank: #80
James is derived from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov, meaning 'supplanter' or 'one who follows'. It is also a common name in the Bible, being one of the twelve apostles of Jesus.
The name James is of Hebrew origin and means Supplanter, Jimmy, Variant of Jacob, Holds the Heel, He who Supplants, A Cheerful, Great, Lovable. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
James is commonly found in United States of America, United Kingdom, Nigeria, and 98 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: JH EY M Z
JH: Pronounce as in "joke" (JH OW K)
EY: Pronounce as in "they" (DH EY)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
Z: Pronounce as in "zoo" (Z UW)
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At NamesLook, the name James is recorded 364,407 times globally, ranking it as the 80th most common name worldwide.
James is most prevalent in United States of America, with 117,021 occurrences, making it the 12th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name James is found among 1 in every 5 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #12 | 1 : 15 |
| United Kingdom | #4 | 1 : 5 |
| Nigeria | #26 | 1 : 55 |
| South Africa | #50 | 1 : 154 |
| Colombia | #245 | 1 : 115 |
| Ireland | #6 | 1 : 8 |
| Canada | #15 | 1 : 35 |
| France | #431 | 1 : 165 |
| Malaysia | #78 | 1 : 255 |
| Saudi Arabia | #577 | 1 : 511 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name James from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
James (Jack) Cummins (1773–1849) was a Texas farmer, public official and a colonist of Stephen F. Austin's first settlement in Texas.
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Last Updated: May 27, 2024 08:26 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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