Emmerich vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmerich

Boy #5,541 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"home ruler, power of the home"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Austrian European Hungarian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,541
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Em, Emery, Rich

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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

Emmerich Rank #5,541
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5541 for Emmerich.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emmerich ___

  • Emmerich Sebastian
  • Emmerich Maximilian
  • Emmerich Heinrich
  • Emmerich Karl
  • Emmerich Joseph
  • Emmerich Franz

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 Emmerich

Alaric Dietrich Lieselotte Hildegard Wolfgang

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emmerich or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Emmerich at #5541 in the United States.

What do Emmerich and James mean?

Emmerich means "home ruler, power of the home" (Germanic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emmerich and James boy or girl names?

Emmerich is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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