James is included in the BabyCareGuide baby-name library. Name meanings can vary by language, period, and source, so families may wish to compare linguistic references before treating any single meaning as definitive.
Baby name meaning
James
English form historically related to Jacob; traditional meanings vary by interpretation.
Origin / languageHebrew via Latin / English
Common usageMasculine
CountryGB
RegionEurope
PronunciationNot yet added
VariantsNot yet added
Name research note
Baby-name etymology can be disputed or vary across languages and historical sources. Treat short meanings as orientation rather than a definitive linguistic conclusion.
