Emma vs Jaymes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jaymes

Boy #4,574 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,574
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jay, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Jaymes Rank #4,574

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #4574 for Jaymes.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

Jaymes ___

  • Jaymes Alexander
  • Jaymes William
  • Jaymes Edward
  • Jaymes Oliver
  • Jaymes Thomas
  • Jaymes Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Jaymes

Charlotte Oliver Emma William Sophie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Jaymes more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Jaymes at #4574 in the United States.

What do Emma and Jaymes mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Jaymes means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Jaymes boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Jaymes is primarily a boy name.

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