James vs Emmery

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 #2,627 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"work power, vigor and rule"

Origin: Old Germanic

American English

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James Rank #2,583

Emmery Rank #2,627

James is more popular, ranked #2583 vs #2627 for Emmery.

Is James or Emmery more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #2583 compared to Emmery at #2627 in the United States.

What do James and Emmery mean?

James means "holder of the heel" (Hebrew origin). Emmery means "work power, vigor and rule" (Old Germanic origin).

Are James and Emmery boy or girl names?

James is primarily a girl name. Emmery is primarily a girl name.