Amare vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amare

Boy #2,074 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"he will build, God has constructed"

Origin: Amharic/Ethiopian

Cultural Roots

Ethiopian African American Eritrean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,074
Total SSA Count
72
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ama, Mare

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Amare Rank #2,074
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2074 for Amare.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amare ___

  • Amare James
  • Amare David
  • Amare Emmanuel
  • Amare Joseph
  • Amare Elijah
  • Amare Isaiah

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 Amare

Kofi Amara Zuri Jabari Nia

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amare or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Amare at #2074 in the United States.

What do Amare and James mean?

Amare means "he will build, God has constructed" (Amharic/Ethiopian origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amare and James boy or girl names?

Amare is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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