Ermias vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ermias

Boy #992 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God will uplift, God will raise up"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Ethiopian Eritrean African Amharic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#992
Total SSA Count
227
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ermie

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Ermias Rank #992
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #992 for Ermias.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ermias ___

  • Ermias Solomon
  • Ermias David
  • Ermias Michael
  • Ermias Samuel
  • Ermias Gabriel
  • Ermias Elias

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Ermias

Dawit Yonas Selamawit Tigist Biruk

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ermias or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ermias at #992 in the United States.

What do Ermias and James mean?

Ermias means "God will uplift, God will raise up" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ermias and James boy or girl names?

Ermias is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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