Emren 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

Emren Rank #6,552
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6552 for Emren.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emren ___

  • Emren Can
  • Emren Han
  • Emren Ali
  • Emren Yusuf
  • Emren Mehmet
  • Emren Kaan

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 Emren

Emre Kaan Arda Defne Zeynep

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emren or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Emren at #6552 in the United States.

What do Emren and James mean?

Emren means "leader, commander" (Arabic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emren and James boy or girl names?

Emren is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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