About James
The name James is of Hebrew origin and means "supplanter" or "one who follows." It is derived from the Hebrew name Yaakov, which is also translated as Jacob. James is a timeless and classic name that has been popular throughout history. It carries connotations of strength, leadership, and determination, reflecting the biblical figure James the Apostle and other notable individuals who have borne the name.
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Most individuals with the name James are male.
The popularity of the name has decreased by -3.08% over the past year.
Here's how to represent James in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell James using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.