Emre vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emre

Boy #3,735 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"friend, brother"

Origin: Old Turkic

Cultural Roots

Turkish Arabic Azerbaijani

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,735
Total SSA Count
30
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

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Popularity Comparison

Emre Rank #3,735
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3735 for Emre.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emre ___

  • Emre Can
  • Emre Han
  • Emre Ali
  • Emre Kemal
  • Emre Yusuf
  • Emre Mert

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 Emre

Aras Kerem Mert Zeynep Elif

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emre or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Emre at #3735 in the United States.

What do Emre and James mean?

Emre means "friend, brother" (Old Turkic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emre and James boy or girl names?

Emre is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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