Emyr 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

Emyr Rank #4,880
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4880 for Emyr.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emyr ___

  • Emyr Gareth
  • Emyr Owen
  • Emyr Rhys
  • Emyr Bryn
  • Emyr Cai
  • Emyr Luca

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 Emyr

Rhys Wyn Elan Cerys Carys

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emyr or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Emyr at #4880 in the United States.

What do Emyr and James mean?

Emyr means "king, lord, ruler" (Welsh origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emyr and James boy or girl names?

Emyr is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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