Amethyst 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

Amethyst Rank #1,324
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1324 for Amethyst.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amethyst ___

  • Amethyst Rose
  • Amethyst Grace
  • Amethyst Jane
  • Amethyst Mae
  • Amethyst Claire
  • Amethyst Elise

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Amethyst

Jasper Violet Onyx Pearl Sage

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amethyst or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Amethyst at #1324 in the United States.

What do Amethyst and James mean?

Amethyst means "purple gemstone" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amethyst and James boy or girl names?

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

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