Jamere 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

Popularity Comparison

Jamere Rank #3,881
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3881 for Jamere.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jamere ___

  • Jamere James
  • Jamere Anthony
  • Jamere Lee
  • Jamere Deon
  • Jamere Cole
  • Jamere Andre

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 Jamere

Darius Amir Taniya Malik Zaire

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jamere or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jamere at #3881 in the United States.

What do Jamere and James mean?

Jamere means "prince, ruler" (Arabic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jamere and James boy or girl names?

Jamere is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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