Emerie vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Emerie Rank #517
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #517 for Emerie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emerie ___

  • Emerie Rose
  • Emerie Jane
  • Emerie Grace
  • Emerie Claire
  • Emerie Mae
  • Emerie 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 Emerie

Aubrey Harper Piper Sloane Ellie

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emerie or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Emerie at #517 in the United States.

What do Emerie and James mean?

Emerie means "industrious ruler" (Germanic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emerie and James boy or girl names?

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

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