James: name meaning and origin
James
supplanter (from Jacob)
Hebrew · Boy · 1 syllable
James is a Hebrew name meaning "supplanter (from Jacob)". It has one syllable, and is traditionally a boy's name.
Middle names that flow with James
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- James Adam of the earth
- James Adrian from Hadria; of the sea
- James Barnaby son of consolation
- James Benjamin son of the right hand
- James Caleb wholehearted, devoted
- James Callum dove
- James Daniel God is my judge
- James Darius holder of good
Sibling names for James
- James & Adam Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- James & Anna Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- James & Caleb Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- James & Daniel Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- James & David Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- James & Eden Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- James & Emmett Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- James & Hannah Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
Nicknames for James
JamieJimJimmyJem
Questions about James
What does the name James mean?
James is a Hebrew name meaning "supplanter (from Jacob)".
How many syllables are in James?
James has one syllable (James).
What are nicknames for James?
Common nicknames for James include Jamie, Jim, Jimmy, Jem.
Is James a boy's or girl's name?
James is traditionally a boy's name.