Amyr vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amyr

Boy #4,924 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prince, commander"

Origin: Arabic root a-m-r (to command)

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Persian Israeli Pakistani

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,924
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Myr

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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

Amyr Rank #4,924
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4924 for Amyr.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amyr ___

  • Amyr Hassan
  • Amyr Ali
  • Amyr Yusuf
  • Amyr Khalil
  • Amyr Reza
  • Amyr Ibrahim

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 Amyr

Tariq Layla Yasmin Bilal Nadia

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amyr or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Amyr at #4924 in the United States.

What do Amyr and James mean?

Amyr means "prince, commander" (Arabic root a-m-r (to command) origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amyr and James boy or girl names?

Amyr is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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