Avrumy vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avrumy

Boy #3,484 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"father is exalted (earlier form Abram)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,484
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Avy, Rumie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Avrumy Rank #3,484
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3484 for Avrumy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Avrumy ___

  • Avrumy Mordechai
  • Avrumy Yosef
  • Avrumy Shmuel
  • Avrumy Noach
  • Avrumy Moshe
  • Avrumy Dovid

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 Avrumy

Menachem Rivka Chana Shmuel Leah

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avrumy or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Avrumy at #3484 in the United States.

What do Avrumy and James mean?

Avrumy means "father is exalted (earlier form Abram)" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Avrumy and James boy or girl names?

Avrumy is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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