Aemon vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aemon

Boy #6,662 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wealthy protector"

Origin: Old English via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,662
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ae, Em

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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
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Aemon Rank #6,662
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6662 for Aemon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aemon ___

  • Aemon James
  • Aemon William
  • Aemon Robert
  • Aemon Patrick
  • Aemon Michael
  • Aemon Joseph

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aemon

Rhaenyra Daemon Aemond Visenya Bran

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aemon or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Aemon at #6662 in the United States.

What do Aemon and James mean?

Aemon means "wealthy protector" (Old English via Irish origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Aemon and James boy or girl names?

Aemon is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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