Emree vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Emree Rank #3,873
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3873 for Emree.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emree ___

  • Emree Grace
  • Emree Rose
  • Emree Ann
  • Emree Lynn
  • Emree Claire

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 Emree

Avery Hadley Holden Bentley Brynn

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emree or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Emree at #3873 in the United States.

What do Emree and James mean?

Emree means "home ruler (variant)" (Germanic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emree and James boy or girl names?

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

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