James vs Jeremi

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

James Rank #5
Jeremi Rank #6,644

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6644 for Jeremi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

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

Jeremi ___

  • Jeremi James
  • Jeremi Michael
  • Jeremi Lee
  • Jeremi Thomas
  • Jeremi Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jeremi

Joshua Caleb Hannah Elijah Natalie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jeremi more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jeremi at #6644 in the United States.

What do James and Jeremi mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jeremi means "God will uplift" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Jeremi boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jeremi is primarily a boy name.

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