James vs Amy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Girl #2,583 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"holder of the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Irish Scottish

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Girl #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, much loved"

Origin: Old French

English French American

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James Rank #2,583

Amy Rank #228

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

Is James or Amy more popular?

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

What do James and Amy mean?

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

Are James and Amy boy or girl names?

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