Overview
James is a boy's name of English origin, meaning “Supplanter; one who follows”. It is currently loved in United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands. Notable namesakes include King James I, James Baldwin, James Bond.
Advertisement
Meaning
Supplanter; one who follows
Origin
English
The story
From the Hebrew Jacob through Latin Iacomus, James has been a steady favorite for kings, saints and secret agents alike.
Popularity
Loved in United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands, United States.
Famous people named James
Nicknames
Jamie, Jim, Jimmy
Variations
Jaime, Giacomo, Séamus
Numerology
3
The name James carries numerology number 3. (For entertainment.)