Jayme
English · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Jayme
Jayme is a variant of the name James, meaning "supplanter," derived from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov (Jacob).
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Etymology
Jayme is a variant of the name James, meaning "supplanter," derived from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov (Jacob). It is used primarily in Portuguese and Spanish-speaking cultures, often as a feminine form of Jaime, and has historical roots in Christian contexts through the apostle James.
Jayme currently ranks #7,646 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1985.
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