Imer 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

Imer Rank #6,235
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6235 for Imer.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Imer ___

  • Imer Besnik
  • Imer Driton
  • Imer Flamur
  • Imer Arben
  • Imer Fatmir
  • Imer Valmir

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 Imer

Bora Drita Blerta Agron Klea

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Imer or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Imer at #6235 in the United States.

What do Imer and James mean?

Imer means "long life" (Albanian origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Imer and James boy or girl names?

Imer is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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