Ammon vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ammon

Boy #3,189 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the hidden one"

Origin: Egyptian

Cultural Roots

American (LDS) ancient Egyptian Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,189
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Am

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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

Ammon Rank #3,189
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3189 for Ammon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ammon ___

  • Ammon James
  • Ammon David
  • Ammon Seth
  • Ammon Luke
  • Ammon Grant
  • Ammon Reid

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 Ammon

Nephi Moroni Helaman Alma Samuel

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ammon or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ammon at #3189 in the United States.

What do Ammon and James mean?

Ammon means "the hidden one" (Egyptian origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ammon and James boy or girl names?

Ammon is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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