Emmett vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmett

Boy #119 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong, mighty"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Emmett Rank #119

James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #119 for Emmett.

Is Emmett or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Emmett at #119 in the United States.

What do Emmett and James mean?

Emmett means "strong, mighty" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emmett and James boy or girl names?

Emmett is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.