Emerick vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emerick

Boy #3,462 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"whole power, universal ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French Hungarian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,462
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Em, Erick, Rick

Playground Safety Score

8 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

Emerick Rank #3,462
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3462 for Emerick.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emerick ___

  • Emerick James
  • Emerick Thomas
  • Emerick William
  • Emerick Charles
  • Emerick John
  • Emerick Robert

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 Emerick

Elliot Jasper Ambrose Harriet Cecelia

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emerick or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Emerick at #3462 in the United States.

What do Emerick and James mean?

Emerick means "whole power, universal ruler" (Germanic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emerick and James boy or girl names?

Emerick is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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