Amauri vs Jacques

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amauri

Boy #2,571 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"labor-power, work-ruler"

Origin: Germanic (Amal + Ric)

Cultural Roots

Brazilian Portuguese French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,571
Total SSA Count
52
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mauri, Maury

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Jacques

Boy #2,375 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who takes the heel"

Origin: Hebrew via French

Cultural Roots

French Belgian Canadian Swiss

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,375
Total SSA Count
59
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jac, Jack

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Amauri Rank #2,571
Jacques Rank #2,375

Jacques is more popular, ranked #2375 vs #2571 for Amauri.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amauri ___

  • Amauri Lucas
  • Amauri Gabriel
  • Amauri Rafael
  • Amauri Eduardo
  • Amauri Felipe
  • Amauri Henrique

Jacques ___

  • Jacques Henri
  • Jacques Pierre
  • Jacques Louis
  • Jacques François
  • Jacques André
  • Jacques Émile

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amauri

Gabriel Matheus Lucas Valentina Isabella

If you choose Jacques

Pierre Henri Amélie Colette Isabelle

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amauri or Jacques more popular?

Jacques is more popular, ranked #2375 compared to Amauri at #2571 in the United States.

What do Amauri and Jacques mean?

Amauri means "labor-power, work-ruler" (Germanic (Amal + Ric) origin). Jacques means "supplanter, one who takes the heel" (Hebrew via French origin).

Are Amauri and Jacques boy or girl names?

Amauri is primarily a boy name. Jacques is primarily a boy name.

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