James Sevilla

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

James Sevilla — supplanter
5.0 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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James Sevilla is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name James is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. English form of the Late Latin Jacomus, from Jacobus, from Hebrew Ya'akov (Jacob), meaning "supplanter." Name of two apostles and many kings. The surname Sevilla: Sevilla is a Spanish surname that originates from the city of Seville, the capital of Andalusia, Spain. People with the surname Óscar Sevilla, Spanish-Colombian professional road bicycle racer Ernesto Sevilla, Spanish TV director, actor, comedian, screenwriter and TV presenter Carmen Sevilla, Spanish actress, singer, and dancer Gloria Sevilla, Filipina actress Bryan Matthew Sevilla, American pornographic actor who performs under the name James Deen Guillermo Sevilla Sacasa, Nicaraguan politician and diplomat Soledad Sevilla (born 1944) Spanish painter James is one of the most widespread first names worldwide, carried by approximately 5.0 million people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name James reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: James

Meaning: supplanter

Hebrew

English form of the Late Latin Jacomus, from Jacobus, from Hebrew Ya'akov (Jacob), meaning "supplanter." Name of two apostles and many kings.

Surname: Sevilla

Spanish

Sevilla is a Spanish surname that originates from the city of Seville, the capital of Andalusia, Spain. People with the surname Óscar Sevilla, Spanish-Colombian professional road bicycle racer Ernesto Sevilla, Spanish TV director, actor, comedian, screenwriter and TV presenter Carmen Sevilla, Spanish actress, singer, and dancer Gloria Sevilla, Filipina actress Bryan Matthew Sevilla, American pornographic actor who performs under the name James Deen Guillermo Sevilla Sacasa, Nicaraguan politician and diplomat Soledad Sevilla (born 1944) Spanish painter

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Geographic Distribution

The first name James is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 15%
Australia 8%
Canada 9%
Brazil 10%
Israel 6%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name James by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name James has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Jim
  • Jimmy
  • Jamie
  • Jacques
  • Diego
  • Giacomo
  • Hamish

Notable People Named James Sevilla

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for James Sevilla:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name James?
The first name James originates from Hebrew. English form of the Late Latin Jacomus, from Jacobus, from Hebrew Ya'akov (Jacob), meaning "supplanter." Name of two apostles and many kings.
When was James most popular?
The name James reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Sevilla?
The surname Sevilla originates from Spanish. Sevilla is a Spanish surname that originates from the city of Seville, the capital of Andalusia, Spain. People with the surname Óscar Sevilla, Spanish-Colombian professional road bicycle racer Ernesto Sevilla, Spanish TV director, actor, comedian, screenwriter and TV presenter Carmen Sevilla, Spanish actress, singer, and dancer Gloria Sevilla, Filipina actress Bryan Matthew Sevilla, American pornographic actor who performs under the name James Deen Guillermo Sevilla Sacasa, Nicaraguan politician and diplomat Soledad Sevilla (born 1944) Spanish painter
What are the origins of the name James Sevilla?
The name James Sevilla combines two different traditions: the first name James has Hebrew roots, while the surname Sevilla originates from Spanish.
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