James
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Baby Name Meaning and Origin Information
- Origin: Hebrew
- Variation of the Name: Jacob.
- Meaning: The name James has many diminiutives (including Jim, Jimmy and Jamie in Scotland) and also many international versions (e.g the Spanish Santiago which translates as "St. James").
How Popular is the Name James?
Name statistics based on the latest data available in the UK and US
The name James is always used as a boys name in England and Wales.
In 2011, 4,945 boys were named James.
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Variations of the Name James
Different spelling variations and international versions of the name James (excludes variations which have already been listed above - i.e. names that begin with 'Jam'):
Diego Hamish Jago Jaymes Jaymie ShamusShort Versions of the Name James
Jam JemDouble-Barrelled Versions of the Name James
Aaron-James Adam-James Aiden-James Alex-James Alexander-James Alfie-James Andrew-James Anthony-James Archie-James Arthur-James Ashton-James Aston-James Austin-James Bailey-James Benjamin-James Billy-James Bobby-James Brandon-James Caleb-James Callum-James Cameron-James Casey-James Cayden-James Charlie-James Christian-James Christopher-James Cody-James Colin-James Connor-James Corey-James Craig-James Daniel-James David-James Declan-James Dylan-James Ellis-James Ethan-James Finley-James Frankie-James Freddie-James Harley-James Harrison-James Harry-James Harvey-James Hayden-James Henry-James Jack-James Jackson-James Jacob-James Jaden-James Jaiden-James James-Dean James-Dylan James-John James-Junior James-Lee James-Lucas James-Thomas Jared-James Jason-James Jaxon-James Jayden-James Jenson-James Jesse-James Jessie-James John-James Jon-James Jordan-James Joseph-James Joshua-James Junior-James Justin-James Kaden-James Kai-James Kayden-James Kenzie-James Kian-James Layton-James Lee-James Leighton-James Leo-James Leon-James Levi-James Lewis-James Liam-James Logan-James Luca-James Lucas-James Malachy-James Marley-James Mason-James Michael-James Noah-James Oliver-James Ollie-James Olly-James Oscar-James Owen-James Peter-James Preston-James Rhys-James Riley-James Rio-James Ronnie-James Rory-James Russell-James Ryan-James Rylee-James Ryley-James Samuel-James Taylor-James Teddy-James Theo-James Thomas-James Toby-James Tommy-James Tony-James Tyler-JamesStill not found the perfect name - use our FREE Baby Name Wizard search tool.
Popularity of James as a Boys Name in the UK
Famous James
Famous people and celebrities who share the same name:
James 'Arg' Argent
James Alexandrou
(English) - actor (Easternders)
James Argent
James Blunt
(English) - singer
James Bolam
James Brown
(American) - "Godfather of Soul" singer
James Caan
(English) - entrepreneur
James Callaghan
(English) - Prime Minister
James Cameron
- director
James Clerk Maxwell
- scientist
James Coburn
- actor
James Cook
(English) - explorer
James Corden
(English) - comedian
James Cracknell
(English) - rower
James Dean
(American) - movie icon in the 50s
James Fleet
James Garner
- actor
James L. Brooks
- director
James McAvoy
(Scottish) - actor
James Milner
(English) - footballer
James Nesbitt
(Irish) - actor
James Purefoy
James Watson
- scientist
James Woods
King James I
(Scottish) - ruler
James Name Data
England and Wales statistics.
2011 : 4945 boys [#8]
2010 : 4351 boys [#10]
2009 : 4544 boys [#9]
2008 : 5170 boys [#9]
2007 : 5136 boys [#9]
2006 : 5411 boys [#6]
2005 : 5654 boys [#4]
2004 : 6135 boys [#4]
2003 : 6305 boys [#4]
2002 : 6377 boys [#4]
2001 : 7026 boys [#4]
2000 : 7489 boys [#3]