James

James is the English form of the Late Latin name Iacomus, itself a variant of Iacobus, which derives from the Greek Iakobos — a rendering of the Hebrew name Yaakov, meaning "supplanter" or "one who follows at the heel," alluding to the biblical patriarch Jacob. The name was borne by two of Jesus's apostles in the New Testament, which helped spread its use widely across medieval Europe. It became especially prominent in Scotland and England, carried by multiple kings including James I of England and Scotland. Related forms include Jaime, Diego, Hamish, Séamus, and Jakob.