Amour vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amour

Girl #2,449 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"love"

Origin: French/Latin amor

Cultural Roots

French American Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,449
Total SSA Count
74
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Amy, Mour, Rory

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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

Amour Rank #2,449
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2449 for Amour.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amour ___

  • Amour Rose
  • Amour Claire
  • Amour Noelle
  • Amour Isabelle
  • Amour Celeste
  • Amour Vivienne

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 Amour

Coeur Belle Soleil Joie Fleur

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amour or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Amour at #2449 in the United States.

What do Amour and James mean?

Amour means "love" (French/Latin amor origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amour and James boy or girl names?

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

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