Emri vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emri

Girl #4,538 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"whole, universal power"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,538
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Emri Rank #4,538
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4538 for Emri.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emri ___

  • Emri Jane
  • Emri Rose
  • Emri Faith
  • Emri Grace
  • Emri Lynn

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 Emri

Finn Dax Rhett Nora Ivy

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emri or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Emri at #4538 in the United States.

What do Emri and James mean?

Emri means "whole, universal power" (Germanic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emri and James boy or girl names?

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

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