Emet vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emet

Boy #3,278 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"faithfulness, reliability"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Hebrew Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,278
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em

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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

Emet Rank #3,278
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3278 for Emet.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emet ___

  • Emet Lior
  • Emet Dov
  • Emet Asher
  • Emet Nir
  • Emet Gal
  • Emet Or

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 Emet

Tal Amir Noa Lior Ilan

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emet or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Emet at #3278 in the United States.

What do Emet and James mean?

Emet means "faithfulness, reliability" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emet and James boy or girl names?

Emet is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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