Emmery vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emmery Rank #2,627
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2627 for Emmery.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emmery ___

  • Emmery Grace
  • Emmery Rose
  • Emmery Jane
  • Emmery Claire
  • Emmery Kate
  • Emmery Ann

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 Emmery

Avery Harper Sloane Emerson Quinn

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emmery or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Emmery at #2627 in the United States.

What do Emmery and James mean?

Emmery means "work power, vigor and rule" (Old Germanic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emmery and James boy or girl names?

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

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