Male
James
Name Meaning:
English form of Late Latin Iacomus, derived from Greek Iakobos, from Hebrew Ya'aqov (Jacob), meaning "supplanter." Borne by two apostles and several kings.
Noteable Namesakes
King James (English/Scottish monarchs); James Bond (Fictional Character); James Joyce (Author); James Dean (Actor); James Baldwin (Author); St. James (Apostle)
Origin
Hebrew
Popularity
US: #4, UK: #22
Variations/Nicknames
Jamie; Jim; Jimmy; Jay; Jem; Seamus (Irish); Diego/Santiago (Spanish)
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