Amrik vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amrik

Boy #24,374 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Immortal ruler; eternal king"

Origin: Punjabi

Cultural Roots

Punjabi Sikh South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24,374
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Am, Rik

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

Amrik Rank #24,374
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #24374 for Amrik.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amrik ___

  • Amrik Singh
  • Amrik Jit
  • Amrik Pal

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 Amrik

Gurpreet Harpreet Manpreet

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amrik or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Amrik at #24374 in the United States.

What do Amrik and James mean?

Amrik means "Immortal ruler; eternal king" (Punjabi origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amrik and James boy or girl names?

Amrik is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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