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Jame
BoyHebrew, English· “variant of James, supplanter”
- Meaning
- variant of James, supplanter
- Origin
- Hebrew, English
- Pronunciation
- JAYM
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- Unranked
- US babies 2025
- 0
- Best rank
- #806 (1940)
- Peak year
- 1957
Meaning and origin of Jame
Jame is a Hebrew and English name that is usually said to mean “variant of James, supplanter”.
Jame is a short form of James, and it appears in older Scottish and English records as a spelling of the name itself. James comes from the Latin Iacomus, a form of Jacob, from the Hebrew Ya'aqov, traditionally explained as he who holds the heel or supplanter. Jame is said JAYM, rhyming with name. Jamie and Jim are related forms. The name is short and simple. James was borne by two apostles and by kings of Scotland and England.
Popularity over time
Jame first appears in US Social Security records in 1903. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 23 different years, starting in 1933. Its best national rank was #806 in 1940, and the most babies received it in 1957, when 87 were named Jame. It did not appear in the 2025 data, which only lists names given to at least five babies.
Its national rank moved from #1,665 in 1920, #983 in 1950, #1,925 in 1980, #9,591 in 2000, and #10,123 in 2010. Of the 3,430 US boys named Jame since records began, 18% were born in the 1950s, its biggest decade. The 1960s come next, with 619 babies. Since 2010, 48 more have been named Jame.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Brion, Carnell, Vic, Hayward, and Fritz.
Gender, sound and spelling
About 94% of US babies named Jame over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Jame is usually pronounced JAYM, with one syllable. It has four letters, starts with J and ends in “-me”.
Middle names for Jame
A few middle names that flow with Jame: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Jame
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jame mean?
Jame is a Hebrew and English name that is usually said to mean “variant of James, supplanter”.
What is the origin of the name Jame?
Jame has Hebrew and English roots. Jame is a short form of James, and it appears in older Scottish and English records as a spelling of the name itself.
Is Jame a popular name?
No. Jame was not recorded for five or more babies of its most common sex in 2025, so it is rare today.
Is Jame a boy or girl name?
Jame is mainly a boy's name. About 94% of US babies named Jame over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Jame?
Jame is usually pronounced JAYM. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings