Emry vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emry

Girl #1,784 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"home strength"

Origin: Germanic Amalric via Old French Émeri

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,784
Total SSA Count
113
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Em, Emmie, Emz

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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

Emry Rank #1,784
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1784 for Emry.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emry ___

  • Emry Jane
  • Emry Rose
  • Emry Grace
  • Emry Claire
  • Emry Kate
  • Emry Fern

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 Emry

Ivy Wren Finn Archer Hazel

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emry or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Emry at #1784 in the United States.

What do Emry and James mean?

Emry means "home strength" (Germanic Amalric via Old French Émeri origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emry and James boy or girl names?

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

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