James
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Popularity:9
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:supplanter
Popular from Biblical times to the modern day, James is a baby name that may never go out of style—especially considering its current fluidity. Traditionally a boy’s name, James has become increasingly popular as a gender-neutral choice. It means “supplanter,” and derives from the Hebrew Jacob. Throughout history, James has been given to kings, presidents, entertainers, and regular folks alike, and thanks to its adaptability, will probably continue to grace the tops of baby name lists far into the future.
Famous People Named James
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- JamesQueen Mary and Henry
- James BaldwinNovelist, Playwright
- James BevelCivil Rights Activist
- James BrownSinger
- James BuchananUnited States President
- James CameronDirector
- James DeanActor
- James Franklin HydeInventor
- James GarfieldUnited States President
- James HerriotNovelist
- James J. JeffriesBoxer
- James JoyceNovelist, Poet
- James Knox PolkUnited States President
- James MadisonUnited States President
- James MarsdenActor
- James McAcoyActor
- James MonroeUnited States President
- James NaismithInventor
- James PattersonAuthor
- James WattInventor
- James Weldon JohnsonAuthor, Civil Rights Activist
- James WorthyBasketball Player
- LeBron JamesBasketball Player
- Rick JamesMusician
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