Emori vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emori

Girl #1,526 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"industrious ruler, work-power"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,526
Total SSA Count
141
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emm

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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

Emori Rank #1,526
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1526 for Emori.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emori ___

  • Emori Grace
  • Emori James
  • Emori Lee
  • Emori Sky
  • Emori Blake
  • Emori Jade

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 Emori

Avery Jordan Riley Cameron Finley

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emori or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Emori at #1526 in the United States.

What do Emori and James mean?

Emori means "industrious ruler, work-power" (Old High German origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emori and James boy or girl names?

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

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