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Derived from the Hebrew name Jacob, it traditionally refers to one who follows or replaces. It has been a mainstay of English royalty and is one of the most enduring masculine names in the Western world.
About 11,945 boys were named James in 2025.
Fourth U.S. President and Father of the Constitution
Iconic British secret agent 007 · Casino Royale
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter
Academy Award-winning director of Titanic and Avatar
Influential Irish novelist of Ulysses
NBA all-time leading scorer
Cultural icon and Rebel Without a Cause actor
Beloved Golden Age Hollywood actor
British explorer and cartographer
Captain of the USS Enterprise · Star Trek
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The same feel as James — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
