Irma vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irma

Girl #2,608 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"whole, universal"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Spanish Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,608
Total SSA Count
67
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Irm

Playground Safety Score

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Irma Rank #2,608
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2608 for Irma.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Irma ___

  • Irma Louise
  • Irma Mae
  • Irma Jean
  • Irma Rose
  • Irma Grace
  • Irma Ann

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 Irma

Gertrude Bertha Otto Karl Hildegard

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irma or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Irma at #2608 in the United States.

What do Irma and James mean?

Irma means "whole, universal" (Germanic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Irma and James boy or girl names?

Irma is primarily a girl name. James is primarily a boy name.

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