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Jamez

♂ Boy

Pronounced JAYMZ /ˈdʒeɪmz/High

Meaning: A spelling of James — from Hebrew Ya'aqov (Jacob), 'a supplanter; one who follows; holder of the heel'Low

In 30 seconds: A supplanter; one who follows: Jamez spells James. Crisp, classic, and warm.

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningA spelling of James — from Hebrew Ya'aqov (Jacob), 'a supplanter; one who follows; holder of the heel'

U.S. rank (2024)#6982 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2010

Total births (all-time)≈ 641

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

Jamez is a spelling of James — from Hebrew Ya'aqov (Jacob), 'a supplanter; one who follows; holder of the heel' — a great royal and apostolic name. A crisp, classic name (said 'JAYMZ'; nickname Jay).

In the U.S. it appears as a variant spelling. Rare in this form, a-supplanter at the root, and classic.

Did you know? James comes from the Hebrew Ya'aqov (Jacob), 'a supplanter; one who follows; holder of the heel' — Jamez is a Z- spelling, crisp and classic (said 'JAYMZ').

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References — James — Hebrew etymology

Variations

JamesJaymesJaimes

Nicknames

Jay

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jamez mean?

Jamez spells James — Hebrew 'a supplanter; one who follows' (from Jacob).

How do you pronounce Jamez?

It's said JAYMZ /ˈdʒeɪmz/ — one syllable.

Is Jamez a boy or girl name?

Jamez is a boy's name.

How popular is Jamez?

Jamez is a rare spelling in the U.S.