Ameri 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

Ameri Rank #4,266
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4266 for Ameri.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ameri ___

  • Ameri Rose
  • Ameri Grace
  • Ameri Joy
  • Ameri Lynn
  • Ameri Faith
  • Ameri Claire

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 Ameri

Avery Emery Kairi Remy Nori

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ameri or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ameri at #4266 in the United States.

What do Ameri and James mean?

Ameri means "work, home" (Germanic (via Emery) origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ameri and James boy or girl names?

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

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