Amory 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

Amory Rank #4,492
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4492 for Amory.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amory ___

  • Amory James
  • Amory William
  • Amory Edward
  • Amory Charles
  • Amory Theodore
  • Amory Elliott

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 Amory

Emory Thatcher Dashiell Waverly Pemberton

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amory or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Amory at #4492 in the United States.

What do Amory and James mean?

Amory means "home strength, powerful ruler" (Germanic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amory and James boy or girl names?

Amory is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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