Supplanter or God is gracious
Jas is primarily used as a diminutive of James or Jasper, but it also functions as a standalone name. As a short form of James, it shares the Hebrew root meaning 'supplanter'. In some contexts, it is used as a shortened form of Jason or Jasper, the latter meaning 'bringer of treasure'.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Jas in 2025.
British musician and lead singer of Babylon Zoo
Indian international cricketer often nicknamed Jas
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
