Emeril 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

Emeril Rank #13,449
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #13449 for Emeril.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emeril ___

  • Emeril John
  • Emeril James
  • Emeril Lee
  • Emeril Beau
  • Emeril Ray
  • Emeril Paul

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 Emeril

Emery Emil Oliver Sebastian Beau

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emeril or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Emeril at #13449 in the United States.

What do Emeril and James mean?

Emeril means "work ruler, powerful one" (Germanic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emeril and James boy or girl names?

Emeril is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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