James vs Naomi

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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Naomi

Girl #44 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful, lovely"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Jewish Japanese African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#44
Total SSA Count
4,605
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nomi, Mimi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Naomi Rank #44

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #44 for Naomi.

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

Naomi ___

  • Naomi Grace
  • Naomi Rose
  • Naomi Elizabeth
  • Naomi Claire
  • Naomi Jane
  • Naomi Ruth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Naomi

Ruth Miriam Esther Eli Ezra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Naomi more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Naomi at #44 in the United States.

What do James and Naomi mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Naomi means "beautiful, lovely" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Naomi boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Naomi is primarily a girl name.

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