Amery vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amery

Girl #4,515 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"industrious ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,515
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Amy, Mery, Remy

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Amery Rank #4,515
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4515 for Amery.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amery ___

  • Amery Jane
  • Amery Grace
  • Amery Rose
  • Amery Claire
  • Amery Wren
  • Amery Faye

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 Amery

Emory Avery Hadley Ellery Waverly

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amery or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Amery at #4515 in the United States.

What do Amery and James mean?

Amery means "industrious ruler" (Germanic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amery and James boy or girl names?

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

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