Jamarr vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jamarr

Boy #4,517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome; beautiful"

Origin: Arabic via African-American naming

Cultural Roots

African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,517
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mar, Jay

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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

Jamarr Rank #4,517
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4517 for Jamarr.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jamarr ___

  • Jamarr Deon
  • Jamarr Anthony
  • Jamarr Xavier
  • Jamarr Rasheed
  • Jamarr Tyrese
  • Jamarr Lamont

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Jamarr

Demarco Tyrell Javontae Dominique Aaliyah

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jamarr or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jamarr at #4517 in the United States.

What do Jamarr and James mean?

Jamarr means "handsome; beautiful" (Arabic via African-American naming origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jamarr and James boy or girl names?

Jamarr is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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