Emeric vs James

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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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

Emeric Rank #2,332
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2332 for Emeric.

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

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 Emeric

Cecile Mathilde Hugo Caspian Isolde

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emeric or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Emeric at #2332 in the United States.

What do Emeric and James mean?

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

Are Emeric and James boy or girl names?

Emeric is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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