Emon vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emon

Boy #4,157 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wealthy protector, guardian of prosperity"

Origin: Old English via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Bengali South Asian British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,157
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emon Rank #4,157
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4157 for Emon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emon ___

  • Emon James
  • Emon Patrick
  • Emon Michael
  • Emon Francis
  • Emon John
  • Emon 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 Emon

Cian Declan Fionn Saoirse Aoife

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emon or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Emon at #4157 in the United States.

What do Emon and James mean?

Emon means "wealthy protector, guardian of prosperity" (Old English via Irish origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emon and James boy or girl names?

Emon is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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