Jame

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Pronounced JAYM /ˈdʒeɪm/High

Meaning: Jame reads as a short form or clipped spelling of James, ultimately from the Hebrew Ya'aqov (Jacob), 'supplanter; one who follows.' A trim, one-beat take on a classic.Low

In 30 seconds: A trim one-beat name: Jame is a short form of James, 'supplanter' (said 'JAYM'). Classic roots, minimal spelling.

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Origin MediumEnglish, Hebrew

MeaningJame reads as a short form or clipped spelling of James, ultimately from the Hebrew Ya'aqov (Jacob), 'supplanter; one who follows.' A trim, one-beat take on a classic.

U.S. rank (2024)#11471 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1957

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,430

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jame is a short form of James, which descends through Latin from the Hebrew Ya'aqov (Jacob), 'supplanter; one who follows.' James has been a royal and everyday staple for centuries; Jame trims it to a single clean beat (said 'JAYM').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., against the enduring popularity of James. Rare, spare, and classic.

Did you know? Jame strips James to a single syllable while keeping its meaning - 'supplanter,' by way of the Hebrew Jacob. It's a spare, modern-feeling take on a timeless name (said 'JAYM').

Overall data confidence 50%

References - Jame — Short form of James; Hebrew via Latin

Variations

JamesJaimeJem

Nicknames

JayJem

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jame mean?

Jame is a short form of James, which comes through Latin from the Hebrew Jacob, 'supplanter; one who follows.'

How do you pronounce Jame?

It's said JAYM /ˈdʒeɪm/ - one syllable, like James without the s.

Is Jame a boy or girl name?

Here Jame is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Jame?

Jame is a rare name for boys in the U.S., while James is very common.