Aymeric vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aymeric

Boy #15,181 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"work-power, home-ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

French Belgian Swiss Occitan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#15,181
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ayme, Rick, Meri

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

Aymeric Rank #15,181
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #15181 for Aymeric.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aymeric ___

  • Aymeric Henri
  • Aymeric Louis
  • Aymeric Pierre
  • Aymeric Jean
  • Aymeric Étienne

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 Aymeric

Thibault Gauthier Alienor Mathilde Isabeau

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aymeric or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Aymeric at #15181 in the United States.

What do Aymeric and James mean?

Aymeric means "work-power, home-ruler" (Germanic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Aymeric and James boy or girl names?

Aymeric is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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