James

James is an English form of the Late Latin name Jacomus, itself an altered form of Jacobus, which derives from the Greek Iakobos and ultimately from the Hebrew name Yaakov, traditionally interpreted as meaning heel grabber or supplanter. In the New Testament, two of the twelve apostles bore this name, contributing to its widespread adoption throughout the Christian world. It became enormously popular in Scotland and England, partly through the influence of several Scottish and English kings named James. Closely related forms include Jacob, Diego, Jacques, Giacomo, Jaime, and Hamish.