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.
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).
Is James a boy's or girl's name?
James is traditionally a boy's name.