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Cornish variation of Jacob or James
"supplanter"
A dashing alternative to the popular James and Jacob, Jago is the jaunty Cornish form of the Biblical names. Occasionally (or historically) appearing as Jagoe, Jego, and Jaego, it may have been…
Jame is a masculine name that can be considered a shortened form of James, which derives from the Hebrew name Jacob (Ya'akov), meaning 'supplanter' or 'one who follows.' Despite its connection to one…
Dutch, German, Flemish and Scandinavian
"god is gracious"
A cool Germanic and Scandinavian short form of Johannes, from John.
Jemes is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of James, one of the most enduring masculine names throughout Western history. Derived from the Hebrew name Jacob (Ya'akov), meaning…
English
"son of James"
A variant of Jameson or Jamison, borne by the first Black woman in space, former NASA astronaut Mae Jemison.
Diminutive of James
Though it sounds like a portmanteau of Gemma and Emmett, Jemmett is actually a British surname related to a nickname for James. Fewer than 5 boys in the U.S. were named Jemmett in the most recent…
"elf counsel + supplanter"
A hyphenated name, blending UK fave Alfie with classic James. It was given to 16 boys in England and Wales in a recent year.
English hyphenated name
"between two hills + supplanter"
Contemporary meets classic in this hyphenated name, blending fresh and funky Arlo with solid James. A recent year saw it rank in the Top 1000 for boys in England and Wales, alongside the similar…
Tyler James combines two classic masculine names to create a strong, approachable compound name. Tyler, originally an English occupational surname meaning 'tile maker,' gained popularity as a first…
Hyphenated name
"gift of God + supplanter"
Vintage, cutesy, and energetic at the same time, Teddy-James is a hyphenated name used occasionally in the UK where it joins the likes of Tommy-Jay and Rory-John.
Riley James combines two popular names with different historical backgrounds. Riley originated as an Irish surname derived from 'Ó Raghailligh,' meaning 'descendant of Raghallach' (valiant). It…
