Emric vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emric

Boy #6,509 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"home ruler, powerful"

Origin: Germanic heim + ric

Cultural Roots

English Welsh Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,509
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Rick

Playground Safety Score

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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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emric Rank #6,509
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6509 for Emric.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emric ___

  • Emric James
  • Emric Cole
  • Emric Thomas
  • Emric Lee
  • Emric Grey
  • Emric Stone

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Emric

Soren Caspian Rowan Imogen Isolde

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emric or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Emric at #6509 in the United States.

What do Emric and James mean?

Emric means "home ruler, powerful" (Germanic heim + ric origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emric and James boy or girl names?

Emric is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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