Amor vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amor

Girl #1,437 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"love"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Italian Romanian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,437
Total SSA Count
154
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ami, Mora

Playground Safety Score

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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

Amor Rank #1,437
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1437 for Amor.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amor ___

  • Amor Rose
  • Amor Celeste
  • Amor Violet
  • Amor Grace
  • Amor Luna
  • Amor Belle

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 Amor

Paz Lux Felix Vita Iris

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amor or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Amor at #1437 in the United States.

What do Amor and James mean?

Amor means "love" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amor and James boy or girl names?

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

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