James vs Emmett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English Scottish Biblical

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Boy #119 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong, mighty"

Origin: Old English

English American Irish

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James Rank #5

Emmett Rank #119

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

Is James or Emmett more popular?

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

What do James and Emmett mean?

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

Are James and Emmett boy or girl names?

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