Jaime
/JH-EY-M-EH/
Supplanter, the Spanish form of James, ultimately from Hebrew Ya'aqov (Jacob), traditionally read as one who takes the heel or supplants. Borne by kings of Aragon, it carries that scriptural depth in a warm Iberian shape and remains a familiar name across Spanish lands.
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This page tells you what Jaime means. The app tells you whether it's right for your baby — scored against your family & your heritage, and your baby's birth details.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Jaime is a Christian boy name of Spanish origin, meaning “Supplanter, the Spanish form of James, ultimately from Hebrew Ya'aqov (Jacob), traditionally read as one who takes the heel or supplants. Borne by kings of Aragon, it carries that scriptural depth in a warm Iberian shape and remains a familiar name across Spanish lands.”.
Jaime is a boy's name of Spanish origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Supplanter, the Spanish form of James, ultimately from Hebrew Ya'aqov (Jacob), traditionally read as one who takes the heel or supplants. Borne by kings of Aragon, it carries that scriptural depth in a warm Iberian shape and remains a familiar name across Spanish lands." and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.
Common among Spanish, European, Latino, Mexican, Cuban, Argentine, Colombian, Chilean, Peruvian, Venezuelan, PuertoRican, Dominican families, Jaime carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Jaime
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Jaime lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Jaime's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Jaime's saint & feast day →What does Jaime's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Jaime resonates in either tradition.
Jaime's destiny number is 2 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Jaime's full reading →
Does Jaime go with your family's names?
Jaime breaks into 4 sounds: /JH-EY-M-EH/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Jaime sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Jaime beside your family's names →
Names similar to Jaime
If Jaime resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian boy names, common in Spanish families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian boy names from the Courage cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian boy names that open with the same syllables as Jaime
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Common questions about Jaime
What does the name Jaime mean?
Jaime means "Supplanter, the Spanish form of James, ultimately from Hebrew Ya'aqov (Jacob), traditionally read as one who takes the heel or supplants. Borne by kings of Aragon, it carries that scriptural depth in a warm Iberian shape and remains a familiar name across Spanish lands.." It is a boy name of Spanish origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Jaime a boy or girl name?
Jaime is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Jaime?
Jaime is of Spanish origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Spanish, European, Latino families.
Is Jaime a Christian name?
Yes. Jaime is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Spanish origin.
What does Jaime mean in Spanish?
Jaime originates from Spanish, where it means "Supplanter, the Spanish form of James, ultimately from Hebrew Ya'aqov (Jacob), traditionally read as one who takes the heel or supplants. Borne by kings of Aragon, it carries that scriptural depth in a warm Iberian shape and remains a familiar name across Spanish lands.."
What is the numerology of Jaime?
Jaime has a Pythagorean destiny number of 2 — harmony and partnership.
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