James vs Jeremih

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

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Jeremih

Boy #4,038 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God will uplift, God will exalt"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American African American Hebrew Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,038
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jere, Remy, Jay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jeremih Rank #4,038

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4038 for Jeremih.

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

Jeremih ___

  • Jeremih James
  • Jeremih Lee
  • Jeremih Andre
  • Jeremih Xavier
  • Jeremih Marcus
  • Jeremih Isaiah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jeremih

Elijah Isaiah Malachi Zara Imani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jeremih more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jeremih at #4038 in the United States.

What do James and Jeremih mean?

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

Are James and Jeremih boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jeremih is primarily a boy name.

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