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James
- Used in: 3 countries
Origin: English
The English New Testament form of Jacob, from Middle English James, from Old French James, from Vulgar Latin Iācōmus, spoken and altered pronunciation of Latin Iācōbus, from Ancient Greek Ἰάκωβος (Iákōbos), from Ἰακώβ (Iakṓb), from Hebrew יַעֲקֹב (Yaʿăqōḇ). Doublet of Jacques, Jacob, Iago, Jago, Yago, Hamish, Seamus, Tiago, and Santiago. In reference to the Ecuadorian island, a modification of the earlier name Duke of York's Island after its eponymous duke's coronation as James II of England. See Occitan Jacme for an intermediary between Old French James and Catalan Jaume.
Etymology: Wiktionary (CC-BY-SA)
Name Variants & Related
- Jamess Derived from James
- Jameson Derived from James
- Jamesse Derived from James
- Jamesson Derived from James
- Jamesone Derived from James
- James-Bowen Derived from James
- James-Smith Derived from James
- James-Allen Derived from James
- Abel English origin
- Abraham English origin
Popularity by Country
James
Rank #80
Frequency
233,224 people (86.46 per 100k)
Ethnic Distribution
White 54.45% Hispanic 2.04% Black 38.09% Asian/PI 0.81% Native Am. 2.51% Two+ 2.1%
James
Rank #333
Frequency
0.19% of population
Popularity Over Time (Scotland)
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