Meaning: Its source is Iacobus, a Latin name meaning "One who grasps by the heel or supplanter."

Languages: This boy's name is used in Portuguese and Spanish.

Popularity: The name Jaime ranked 254th in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of 2000-2003 Social Security Administration statistics and 267th in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Narrative: Iacobus is a Latin translation of Yaakov, the Hebrew source of the name Jacob. This explains the terms Jacobean (used to describe the reign of Britain's James I) and Jacobite (a name for supporters of that king's descendants in their attempts to regain the throne lost by James II).

James has been a popular name for many generations. While its association with two of Christ's disciples explains some of its popularity among Christians, the 20th century has celebrated a wealth of stars named James, ranging from James Cagney to James Dean. Ian Fleming's master spy James Bond has also given the name a boost over the last few decades.

Meaning: Its source is James, an English name meaning "One who grasps by the heel or supplanter."

Languages: This girl's name is used in English.

Popularity: The name Jaime ranked 866th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of 2000-2003 Social Security Administration statistics and 498th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

This name is highly rated in the 1990 U.S. Census popularity survey of all ages, but after 1960 does not appear in the state data listing the most popular baby names.