There are several individuals by the name of James Stewart.

The best-known James Stewart of modern times is the Hollywood movie star of the name, widely known as "Jimmy" Stewart.

An English actor whose real name was James Stewart was told by the Screen Actors Guild to change it in order to avoid confusion with the other actor; he became famous under the name Stewart Granger.

In history, the name has been held by several members of the royal family of Scotland, including the kings; and the ones who became King of Scotland and England:

• James I of Scotland
• James II of Scotland
• James III of Scotland
• James IV of Scotland
• James V of Scotland
• James VI of Scotland/James I of England
• James VII of Scotland/James II of England

Although the name of this royal family was historically spelled both Stewart and Stuart, the latter spelling is most common in contemporary usage.

Other James Stewarts:

• James Stewart, the Black Knight of Lorn (~1383 - >1451)
• James Stewart, 1st Earl of Moray (1499-1544)
• James Stewart, 1st Earl of Moray (1531-1570)
• James Stewart, Earl of Arran (died 1595) see Lord Ochiltree
• James Francis Edward Stuart or Stewart (1688-1766 "The Old Pretender")
• James Stewart, 4th Duke of Lennox
• James Stewart, 1st Duke of Richmond
• James Stewart, co-founder of Stax Records
• James Stewart , Congressman from North Carolina
• James Stewart , Australian rower

See also James Stuart