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James (Given name)

James is a name for boys. The name is a form of Jacob and originates from English. On our website 62 people with the name James rated their name with 4.5 stars(out of 5). So they seem very satisfied! Abroad this is a perfectly fine name. James is a popular name, and holds position 6 of most popular names on facebook. A nickname for James is "Jim".
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Meaning of James

The meaning of James is: "James is an English language name for boys. It came from the Old French variation of the late Latin name 'Iacomus'. In Hebrew it is Yaʻaqov (Jacob) meaning supplanter. James is a common name in many countries like the United States, Northern Ireland, Australia, Wales, England, etc.".

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Suitable names

Suitable names for a brother of James are: Sean, Joe, Jerrold, Michael, Joseph. Suitable names for a sister of James are: Barbara, Fazaid, Martha, Joanna, Olivia. View more suitable names.

Categories

James occurs in the following categories:
Baby boy names with 5 letters250 namesBoy names beginning with J234 namesBoy names ending in S250 namesBaby boy names with two syllables100 namesDifficult to pronounce boy names74 namesEnglish names499 names


Popularity James per year

Popularity of James in the U.S.A.


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12 comments

James♂ 69 years old   12-10-2012★★★★★
My name "James" sounds peaceful & strong, I like the name & its also my father & son's name.
James♂ 70 years old   05-05-2013★★★★★
Everyone know how to spell and pronounce but way too many unsolicited nicknames.
James♂ 28 years old   10-05-2013★★★★★
Pretty good
James♂ 42 years old   30-05-2013★★★★★
I only know 2 others with my name...
James♂ 63 years old   22-07-2013★★★★★
I go by my middle name instead because of
Family tradition.
James♂ 39 years old   14-08-2013★★★★★
It doesn't strike fear in those who don't know me.... I really wish it did
James♂ 83 years old   23-08-2013★★★★★
Vern strong
James♂ 71 years old   20-11-2013★★★★★
don't like James like jim
James♂ 64 years old   26-12-2013★★★★★
In Hawaii, the natives call back my name as Hima Laua, not sure why, This how they spell it if not given correct spelling
James♂ 71 years old   06-10-2015★★★★★
Good name
James♂ 72 years old   25-06-2018★★★★★
Great grandfather, grandfather, father, son and grandson all with the first name of James but different middle names
James♂ 41 years old   24-08-2018★★★★★
I was told that my grandfather often boasted that I was Named after his father..yet never have I found any reference to the meaning of my name!

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