What does James mean?
James has been a top-20 boys' name in the English-speaking world for over a century. From kings + saints to scientists + writers — a name that ages beautifully.
Origin
Religious / cultural tradition
Christian
Variations
James · Jamie · Jaime · Jacob
Nicknames
Jim · Jimmy · Jamie · Jay
Sibling name ideas
More boy names like James
Meanings + cultural notes are educational summaries reflecting common scholarly + linguistic interpretations. Spellings, meanings + pronunciations can vary by region + family tradition.
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