Amaury vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amaury

Boy #3,951 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"work-power, industrious ruler"

Origin: Germanic (amal + ric)

Cultural Roots

French Spanish Portuguese Medieval European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,951
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Maury

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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

Amaury Rank #3,951
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3951 for Amaury.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amaury ___

  • Amaury Jean
  • Amaury Pierre
  • Amaury Louis
  • Amaury Étienne
  • Amaury Henri

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Amaury

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amaury or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Amaury at #3951 in the United States.

What do Amaury and James mean?

Amaury means "work-power, industrious ruler" (Germanic (amal + ric) origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amaury and James boy or girl names?

Amaury is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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