Names like James
If James is on your list, these boy names have the same feel, from Hebrew classics to names with a similar sound. James has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
Top matches: Elijah, Levi, Elias and Benjamin.
24 boy names like James
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- Elijah#7It means 'My God is Yahweh' or 'The Lord is my God'.Also HebrewSimilar popularity curve
- Levi#12Levi means "joined" or "attached".Also HebrewSimilar popularity curve
- Elias#13It means 'The Lord is my God.' This name carries a strong connection to faith and…Also Hebrew
- Benjamin#11Benjamin means "son of the right hand" or "son of the south."Also HebrewSimilar popularity curve
- Ezra#20It means "helper".Also Hebrew2 syllables
- Noah#2Noah means "rest" or "comfort."Also Hebrew2 syllables
- Asher#28The name Asher means 'happy' or 'blessed.' It suggests someone who brings joy or is…Also Hebrew2 syllables
- Judah#178Judah means "praised" or "acknowledged." It's a name that suggests gratitude and…Also Hebrew2 syllables
- Josiah#54Josiah means "God supports" or "God heals."Also Hebrew
- Samuel#18Samuel means "God has heard." It suggests that the person is either an answer to a…Also Hebrew
- Amos#730It means 'to carry' or 'burden-bearer', often interpreted as 'borne by God'.Also Hebrew2 syllables
- Jonah#128Jonah means "dove." It can also mean "peaceful."Also Hebrew2 syllables
- Matias#170Matias means "gift of God." It's like saying someone is a present from God.Also Hebrew
- Lucas#10Lucas means "bringer of light".Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Tobias#283Tobias means "God is good." It expresses thankfulness or recognition of God's blessings.Also Hebrew
- Zion#142Zion refers to the city of Jerusalem, but it also symbolizes the promised land or a…Also Hebrew2 syllables
- Kohen#296Kohen means "priest." It refers to a descendant of Aaron, who traditionally served in…Also Hebrew2 syllables
- Micah#90It means 'Who is like God?' It's used as a question to emphasize that no one is like God.Also Hebrew2 syllables
- Jaziel#198It means "God is my strength" or "God has allotted."Also Hebrew
- Henry#5This name means 'home ruler' or 'estate ruler'.Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Shiloh#278It means "tranquil" or "peaceful."Also Hebrew2 syllables
- Asa#483The name Asa means 'healer' or 'physician' in Hebrew.Also Hebrew2 syllables
- Raphael#394Raphael means "God has healed" or "God heals."Also Hebrew2 syllables
- Ari#393The name Ari means 'lion'.Also Hebrew2 syllables
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- What names are similar to James?
- Names with a similar style to James include Elijah, Levi, Elias, Benjamin, Ezra and Noah.
- How are these names matched to James?
- Each name is compared with James on how its US popularity has moved since 2000, how popular it is today, where it comes from, and how it sounds: its ending, number of syllables and first letter. James has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
- What other Hebrew names are like James?
- Elijah, Levi, Elias, Benjamin and Ezra share James's Hebrew roots.