Jaume
“supplanter — from Jacob”
Catalan origin · Boy name
#1596US 2023
10Births / yr
→Stable
Top 1.2%Percentile
How to pronounce Jaume
zhow-mə
/zhow-mə/ · · 2 syllables
“supplanter — from Jacob”
Catalan origin · Boy name
What does Jaume mean and where does it come from?
Jaume is the Catalan form of the name Jacob, derived from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov, meaning 'supplanter'.
Cultural significance
Jaume is a common name in Catalonia and has historical significance, particularly due to its association with several kings of Aragon.
Peak popularity
Reached #1596 in 2015 — currently #1596 in the US.
How popular is Jaume right now?
Holding steady — currently #1596 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
Jaume is exceptionally rare — it does not appear in US Social Security records, meaning fewer than 5 babies per year have received this name.
What are good nicknames for Jaume?
CATALAN
Jaumet
CROATIAN
Jakša
DANISH
IbJeppe
DUTCH
CobusCoosJaapKobeKobusKoosSjakie
Famous people named Jaume
JI
Jaume I of Aragon
King of Aragon and Count of Barcelona, known for his conquests in the 13th century.
JB
Jaume Balagueró
Spanish film director and screenwriter, known for his work in horror cinema.
JP
Jaume Plensa
Renowned Spanish sculptor and installation artist, famous for his large-scale public works.
How is Jaume written in other languages?
What are the girl versions of Jaume?
Zhaklina BULGARIANŽaklina CROATIANBine DANISHJacobine DANISHCoba DUTCHJacoba DUTCHJacobina DUTCHJacobine DUTCHJacomina DUTCHMina DUTCHBRITISH(Jacquetta ENGLISHJacqui ENGLISHJaci ENGLISHJackalyn ENGLISHJacki ENGLISHJackie ENGLISHJacklyn ENGLISHJaclyn ENGLISHJacqueline ENGLISHJacquelyn ENGLISHJaki ENGLISHJakki ENGLISHJaqueline ENGLISHJaquelyn ENGLISHJaye ENGLISHJayla ENGLISHJaylen ENGLISHJaylene ENGLISHJaylin ENGLISHJaylyn ENGLISHJacqueline FRENCHJacquette FRENCHGiacoma ITALIANGiacomina ITALIANMina LIMBURGISHZhaklina MACEDONIANJacobine NORWEGIANŻaklina POLISHBRAZILIAN(Jaqueline PORTUGUESEJamesina SCOTTISHŽaklina SERBIANJaime ENGLISHJaimie ENGLISHJameson ENGLISHJami ENGLISHJamie ENGLISHJamison ENGLISHJayma ENGLISHJayme ENGLISHHamish SCOTTISH
Common questions about the name Jaume
What does the name Jaume mean?
Jaume means "supplanter — from Jacob" — a name rooted in Catalan tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Jaume?
Jaume is currently a distinctive and less common name as a baby name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.
What is the cultural origin of Jaume?
Jaume originates from Catalan tradition. Catalan names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
Is Jaume a common or rare name?
Jaume is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.
Is Jaume more of a girl or boy name?
Jaume is primarily used as a boy name, giving it a clear, timeless character while remaining accessible to modern families.