Emrie vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emrie

Girl #2,834 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"home strength, power ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,834
Total SSA Count
59
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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emrie Rank #2,834
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2834 for Emrie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emrie ___

  • Emrie Rose
  • Emrie Grace
  • Emrie Jane
  • Emrie Kate
  • Emrie Claire
  • Emrie Anne

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 Emrie

Avery Hadley Quinn Sloane Rowan

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emrie or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Emrie at #2834 in the United States.

What do Emrie and James mean?

Emrie means "home strength, power ruler" (Germanic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emrie and James boy or girl names?

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

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