Amy vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amy

Girl #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, much loved"

Origin: Old French

English French American

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Girl #2,583 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"holder of the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Irish Scottish

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Amy Rank #228

James Rank #2,583

Amy is more popular, ranked #228 vs #2583 for James.

Is Amy or James more popular?

Amy is more popular, ranked #228 compared to James at #2583 in the United States.

What do Amy and James mean?

Amy means "beloved, much loved" (Old French origin). James means "holder of the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amy and James boy or girl names?

Amy is primarily a girl name. James is primarily a girl name.