Amr vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amr

Boy #4,907 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"era, age, lifetime"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Egyptian North African Muslim Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,907
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Amr Rank #4,907
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4907 for Amr.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amr ___

  • Amr Hassan
  • Amr Ali
  • Amr Khalid
  • Amr Tariq
  • Amr Walid
  • Amr Nasser

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 Amr

Leila Fatima Omar Amira Khalid

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amr or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Amr at #4907 in the United States.

What do Amr and James mean?

Amr means "era, age, lifetime" (Arabic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amr and James boy or girl names?

Amr is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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