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James Name Meaning and Origin

The Name James can be used as either a boy or girl's name. The origin of the baby name James is Irish, Hebrew with the meaning(s) depending on Gender/Origin being

Irish - Male - God  is gracious. A form  of Sean or Shane.
Irish - Female - God  is gracious. A form  of Sean or Shane.
Hebrew - Male
Hebrew - Female
James has the following similar or variant Names:   James  Shamis  Shaimis  Shaimus  Shaymis  Shaymus  Shamus 


Popularity
The name James, is the 18841st most popular baby name at Mybaby-name.com placing it in the top 26% of names by popularity.

The year (2006), was the 19208th most popular name, and is in the top 95% for the year.

The year (2007), was the 1950th most popular name, and is in the top 3% for the year.

This year (2008), was the 841st most popular name, and is in the top 2% for the year.

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The following Celebrity Babies have the name James
Full Name of Celebrity Baby Father's Name & Information Mother's Name & Information
James Mick Jagger - Rolling Stones Jerry Hall - Model


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