Amere vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amere

Boy #3,605 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prince, commander"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim African-American Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,605
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mere, Ami

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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

Amere Rank #3,605
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3605 for Amere.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amere ___

  • Amere James
  • Amere Hassan
  • Amere Khalil
  • Amere Lee
  • Amere Rashid
  • Amere Tariq

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 Amere

Malik Zaire Nasir Imani Nadia

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amere or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Amere at #3605 in the United States.

What do Amere and James mean?

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

Are Amere and James boy or girl names?

Amere is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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