Fermin 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

Fermin Rank #3,777
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3777 for Fermin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fermin ___

  • Fermin Jose
  • Fermin Luis
  • Fermin Antonio
  • Fermin Miguel
  • Fermin Carlos

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 Fermin

Ignacio Mateo Lucia Carmen Diego

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fermin or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Fermin at #3777 in the United States.

What do Fermin and James mean?

Fermin means "firm, steadfast" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Fermin and James boy or girl names?

Fermin is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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