How to Say “James” in Plural

By Alfie Jamie • Updated October 6, 2026

Jameses

The plural of "James" is Jameses.

Meaning: the name James (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

Use a plural verb with Jameses: the Jameses are. The possessive plural adds only an apostrophe: Jameses'.

What mistakes should you avoid?

A name that ends in s takes -es in the plural: Jameses. The possessive plural is the Jameses' car.

Did you know?

The plural of a family name never uses an apostrophe: the Joneses, not a form with 's. The apostrophe belongs only in the possessive, as in the Joneses' house.

Examples in context

There are two Jameses on the team.
Singular: There are one James on the team.
Both Jameses sat at the same table.
Singular: James sat at the same table.

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About The Author

Alfie Jamie

Hi, I'm Alfie! Language, semantics and the joy of the plural form are my playground. As an avid writer, I've turned my love of the written word into a comprehensive guide collection - from the everyday "bananas" and "bosses" to seemingly abstract "censuses" and "prostheses". When not dabbling in language, you'll find me playing a trills-filled song on my beloved plural banjos or peacefully observing the plural herds of Brontosauruses. Language isn't just my passion - it's my journey, my symphony, and my sunrise. Let's explore it together, shall we?

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