Jamez
Meaningsupplanter · English form of James
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,119 in 2003
6 babies were named Jamez in the US in 2025. It has dropped 3,661 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1981–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Jamez you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Jamez, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Jamez would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJamez first shows up in US birth records in 1981, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 44 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2003, when it ranked #3,119. Today it's #10,695, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowJamez was 2.6× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 108,696 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 285,714.
- TrendJamez has slipped 3,661 places over the last five years and now sits at #10,695. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningJamez is an English form of James, which means “supplanter”. Our records link it to English and Hebrew roots.
About the name Jamez
Jamez is a boy name of English and Hebrew origin meaning “supplanter”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-mez”. US birth records list Jamez for boys from 1981 to 2025, in 43 of those 45 years. Its best year was 2003, when it ranked #3,119 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:English namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.7 | 371,901 boys |
| 1990s | 7.1 | 141,243 boys |
| 2000s | 11 | 89,047 boys |
| 2010s | 9.8 | 102,145 boys |
| 2020s | 5.3 | 188,088 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Jamez
What does the name Jamez mean?
Jamez means “supplanter” in English, as a form of James.
What is the origin of the name Jamez?
Jamez has English, Hebrew roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Jamez a boy or girl name?
Jamez is a boy name.
How popular is the name Jamez?
Jamez ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 2003 (#3,119).