Amauri vs James

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

Playground Safety Score

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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

Amauri Rank #2,571
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 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

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 Amauri

Gabriel Matheus Lucas Valentina Isabella

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amauri or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Amauri at #2571 in the United States.

What do Amauri and James mean?

Amauri means "labor-power, work-ruler" (Germanic (Amal + Ric) origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amauri and James boy or girl names?

Amauri is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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