Emeri vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emeri

Girl #1,507 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"powerful worker, home ruler"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,507
Total SSA Count
144
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Em, Emmy, Emi

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Emeri Rank #1,507
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1507 for Emeri.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emeri ___

  • Emeri Grace
  • Emeri Rose
  • Emeri Jane
  • Emeri Claire
  • Emeri Mae
  • Emeri Joy

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 Emeri

Avery Emerson Harper Hadley Sawyer

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emeri or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Emeri at #1507 in the United States.

What do Emeri and James mean?

Emeri means "powerful worker, home ruler" (Old High German origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emeri and James boy or girl names?

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

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