James vs Myer

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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Myer

Boy #3,653 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"farmer, steward of land"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Jewish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,653
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
My

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Myer Rank #3,653

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3653 for Myer.

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

Myer ___

  • Myer James
  • Myer Thomas
  • Myer Alexander
  • Myer Lee
  • Myer David
  • Myer Elliott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Myer

Levi Arlo Elias Cora Iris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Myer more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Myer at #3653 in the United States.

What do James and Myer mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Myer means "farmer, steward of land" (Germanic origin).

Are James and Myer boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Myer is primarily a boy name.

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