Amarri vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Amarri Rank #8,034
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #8034 for Amarri.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amarri ___

No pairings available yet.

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Amarri

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amarri or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Amarri at #8034 in the United States.

What do Amarri and James mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amarri and James boy or girl names?

Amarri is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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