Emmaus vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmaus

Boy #5,757 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"hot springs, warm wells"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Christian Biblical English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,757
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Em, Maus

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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

Emmaus Rank #5,757
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5757 for Emmaus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emmaus ___

  • Emmaus James
  • Emmaus John
  • Emmaus Luke
  • Emmaus Paul
  • Emmaus David
  • Emmaus Thomas

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 Emmaus

Ezra Elias Miriam Naomi Tobias

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emmaus or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Emmaus at #5757 in the United States.

What do Emmaus and James mean?

Emmaus means "hot springs, warm wells" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emmaus and James boy or girl names?

Emmaus is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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