Emory vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emory

Girl #330 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"home strength, brave power"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#330
Total SSA Count
940
Syllables
3
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

Emory Rank #330
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #330 for Emory.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emory ___

  • Emory Grace
  • Emory Jane
  • Emory Marie
  • Emory Claire
  • Emory Lee

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 Emory

Avery Logan Sawyer Quinn Harper

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emory or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Emory at #330 in the United States.

What do Emory and James mean?

Emory means "home strength, brave power" (Germanic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emory and James boy or girl names?

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

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