Name meaning
James Name Meaning - Supplanter (Hebrew)
- Meaning
- Supplanter
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- JA-ME-S
James means "Supplanter" (Hebrew). James is a boy name from Hebrew meaning "Supplanter." James is an English form of the Late Latin Jacomus, derived from Jacob meaning supplanter.
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Meaning and Linguistic Breakdown
James is a boy name from Hebrew meaning "Supplanter." James is an English form of the Late Latin Jacomus, derived from Jacob meaning supplanter.
Origin and Historical Usage
James is an English form of the Late Latin Jacomus, derived from Jacob meaning supplanter. One of the most enduring names in the English-speaking world with 6 US presidents, multiple British kings, and James Bond bearing this name.
Pronunciation Guide
- Phonetic
- JA-ME-S
- Syllables
- 2
Geographic and Cultural Usage
Outside Hebrew countries, James is often chosen for diaspora identity or because the meaning "Supplanter" fits a naming theme. Pronunciation follows local accent rules.
Popularity
In NameBloom's internal list, James sits around #5 — widely recognized. National statistics (SSA, ONS, etc.) may differ.
Notable People Named James
- JJames Dean
- JJames Brown
- LLeBron James
- JJames Baldwin
Variants and Related Names
Spelling variants
- Jim — alternate form of James
- Jimmy — alternate form of James
- Jamie — alternate form of James
- Jake — alternate form of James
- Diego — alternate form of James
- Jaime — alternate form of James
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