James
supplanter (Hebrew via English)
James is a english / biblical boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 47, with 131,787 records. It has 1 syllable.
Origin and meaning
supplanter (Hebrew via English)
James is the English derivation of the Hebrew name Ya'aqov (Jacob) via Late Latin Iacomus. In the Philippines, the Spanish equivalent Santiago or Jaime was common during the colonial era, but the English form James became predominant during and after the American period. It remains one of the most consistently popular male names across the country.
English form of the Late Latin Iacomus, a variant of Iacobus (Jacob), which is of Hebrew origin meaning 'supplanter'. It entered mainstream Philippine naming conventions largely through American influence and widespread Christian traditions.
Name character
In the Philippines
Extremely common across all social classes in the Philippines. Often used as a single given name, but also widely combined in compound names such as James Patrick, James Paul, or Mark James. Common nicknames include Jim, Jimmy, or Jay.
Related forms
- Jaime Spanish
- Santiago Spanish
- Jacques French
- Giacomo Italian
- Tiago Portuguese
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James with common surname pairs
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James is the given name. The full name is James + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is James a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, James is number 47, with 131,787 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.