Emmitt vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmitt

Boy #681 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"whole, universal, powerful"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#681
Total SSA Count
400
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

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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

Emmitt Rank #681
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #681 for Emmitt.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emmitt ___

  • Emmitt James
  • Emmitt Lee
  • Emmitt Cole
  • Emmitt Grant
  • Emmitt Ray
  • Emmitt Dean

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 Emmitt

Everett Bennett Beckett Rosie Violet

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emmitt or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Emmitt at #681 in the United States.

What do Emmitt and James mean?

Emmitt means "whole, universal, powerful" (Germanic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emmitt and James boy or girl names?

Emmitt is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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