James — English form of the Late Latin name Iacomus which was derived from Ιακωβος (Iakobos), the New Testament Greek form of the Hebrew name Ya'aqov (see Jacob). This was the name of two apostles in the New Testament. The first was Saint James the Greater, the apostle John's brother, who was beheaded under Herod Agrippa in the Book of Acts. The second was James the Lesser, son of Alphaeus.
Biblical namesake: James the Elder was one of Jesus' twelve apostles and the brother of John. He is remembered for his close relationship with Jesus and his role in the early Christian church. (Matthew · Matthew 4:21, Mark 1:19, Luke 6:14)
Saintly namesake: Saint James the Elder was one of Jesus' Twelve Apostles and is especially venerated as the patron saint of Spain, with his shrine at Santiago de Compostela. (July 25 · 1st century)
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