Emilee 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

Emilee Rank #1,693
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1693 for Emilee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emilee ___

  • Emilee Rose
  • Emilee Grace
  • Emilee Ann
  • Emilee Claire
  • Emilee Jane

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 Emilee

Olivia Charlotte Ethan Liam Sophie

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emilee or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Emilee at #1693 in the United States.

What do Emilee and James mean?

Emilee means "rival, industrious" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emilee and James boy or girl names?

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

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