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James vs Aimee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Aimee

Girl #1,473 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, loved one"

Origin: Latin via French

Cultural Roots

French English American Canadian British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,473
Total SSA Count
148
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Aimee Rank #1,473

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1473 for Aimee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Aimee more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Aimee at #1473 in the United States.

What do James and Aimee mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Aimee means "beloved, loved one" (Latin via French origin).

Are James and Aimee boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Aimee is primarily a girl name.

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