Emilie vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emilie

Girl #1,386 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"rival, industrious"

Origin: Latin Aemilius/aemulus

Cultural Roots

French German Scandinavian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,386
Total SSA Count
162
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy, Mili

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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

Emilie Rank #1,386
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1386 for Emilie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emilie ___

  • Emilie Rose
  • Emilie Claire
  • Emilie Louise
  • Emilie Grace
  • Emilie Marie
  • Emilie Anne

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 Emilie

Charlotte Sophie Elise Hugo Louis

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emilie or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Emilie at #1386 in the United States.

What do Emilie and James mean?

Emilie means "rival, industrious" (Latin Aemilius/aemulus origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emilie and James boy or girl names?

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

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