Ermon vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ermon

Boy #37,938 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sacred mountain"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Germanic Armenian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#37,938
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Erm, Mon

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Ermon Rank #37,938
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #37938 for Ermon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ermon ___

  • Ermon James
  • Ermon Lee
  • Ermon Paul
  • Ermon David
  • Ermon Ray

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 Ermon

Armon Solomon Cyrus Gideon

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ermon or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ermon at #37938 in the United States.

What do Ermon and James mean?

Ermon means "sacred mountain" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ermon and James boy or girl names?

Ermon is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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