James vs Jermiah

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

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Jermiah

Boy #5,421 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God will uplift"

Origin: Hebrew Yirmiyahu

Cultural Roots

Christian American African American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,421
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jer, Jere, Miah

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jermiah Rank #5,421

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5421 for Jermiah.

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

Jermiah ___

  • Jermiah James
  • Jermiah Isaiah
  • Jermiah Lee
  • Jermiah David
  • Jermiah Thomas
  • Jermiah Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jermiah

Malachi Isaiah Ezekiel Naomi Lydia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jermiah more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jermiah at #5421 in the United States.

What do James and Jermiah mean?

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

Are James and Jermiah boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jermiah is primarily a boy name.

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