Meaning From Hebrew origins meaning 'supplanter' or 'follower'. James is an English form of Jacob. Origin of James Hebrew +-100%Zoom level changed to 1 Popular Middle Names Michael, Edward, Robert, Alexander, Thomas, William, Patrick, Joseph, David, Anthony Pronunciation 🔊 Listen James JAYMZ Similar Names Fitz James Jimmy Seamus Jamie Jacob Jimi Kobi Tiago Jake Coby Year by Year Popularity of James