Emeric vs Jacques

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emeric

Boy #2,332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"home ruler, power"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

French Hungarian English Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,332
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Em, Ric, Rick

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Jacques

Boy #2,375 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who takes the heel"

Origin: Hebrew via French

Cultural Roots

French Belgian Canadian Swiss

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,375
Total SSA Count
59
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jac, Jack

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Popularity Comparison

Emeric Rank #2,332
Jacques Rank #2,375

Emeric is more popular, ranked #2332 vs #2375 for Jacques.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emeric ___

  • Emeric James
  • Emeric Charles
  • Emeric Louis
  • Emeric Thomas
  • Emeric William
  • Emeric John

Jacques ___

  • Jacques Henri
  • Jacques Pierre
  • Jacques Louis
  • Jacques François
  • Jacques André
  • Jacques Émile

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emeric

Cecile Mathilde Hugo Caspian Isolde

If you choose Jacques

Pierre Henri Amélie Colette Isabelle

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emeric or Jacques more popular?

Emeric is more popular, ranked #2332 compared to Jacques at #2375 in the United States.

What do Emeric and Jacques mean?

Emeric means "home ruler, power" (Germanic origin). Jacques means "supplanter, one who takes the heel" (Hebrew via French origin).

Are Emeric and Jacques boy or girl names?

Emeric is primarily a boy name. Jacques is primarily a boy name.

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