Embree vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Embree

Girl #6,073 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flat-topped hill"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,073
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Bree

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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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

Embree Rank #6,073
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6073 for Embree.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Embree ___

  • Embree Grace
  • Embree Claire
  • Embree Jane
  • Embree Rose
  • Embree Mae
  • Embree Ann

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 Embree

Wren Sloane Finn Archer Lila

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Embree or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Embree at #6073 in the United States.

What do Embree and James mean?

Embree means "flat-topped hill" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Embree and James boy or girl names?

Embree is primarily a girl name. James is primarily a boy name.

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