Amaryllis 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

Amaryllis Rank #2,708
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2708 for Amaryllis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amaryllis ___

  • Amaryllis Rose
  • Amaryllis Jane
  • Amaryllis Claire
  • Amaryllis Wren
  • Amaryllis Fern
  • Amaryllis Elise

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose James

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amaryllis or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Amaryllis at #2708 in the United States.

What do Amaryllis and James mean?

Amaryllis means "sparkling, to flash or sparkle" (Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amaryllis and James boy or girl names?

Amaryllis is primarily a girl name. James is primarily a boy name.

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