Emmerson vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmerson

Girl #2,680 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Emery, powerful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,680
Total SSA Count
65
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Emmy, Em, Emme

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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

Emmerson Rank #2,680
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2680 for Emmerson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emmerson ___

  • Emmerson Rose
  • Emmerson Grace
  • Emmerson Jane
  • Emmerson Kate
  • Emmerson Lee
  • Emmerson Mae

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Emmerson

Harper Avery Quinn Sawyer Elliot

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emmerson or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Emmerson at #2680 in the United States.

What do Emmerson and James mean?

Emmerson means "son of Emery, powerful ruler" (Germanic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emmerson and James boy or girl names?

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

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