Jaime
Spanish · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Jaime
The name 'Jaime' is a Spanish and Portuguese form of 'James', ultimately derived from the Hebrew name 'Ya'aqov' (Jacob), meaning "supplanter" or "one who follows." It is primarily used in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking cultures, often within Catholic contexts, and is historically notable as the name of several Spanish kings, including James I of Aragon.
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Etymology
The name 'Jaime' is a Spanish and Portuguese form of 'James', ultimately derived from the Hebrew name 'Ya'aqov' (Jacob), meaning "supplanter" or "one who follows." It is primarily used in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking cultures, often within Catholic contexts, and is historically notable as the name of several Spanish kings, including James I of Aragon.
Jaime currently ranks #657 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1980.
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