James vs Nehemiah

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
Nehemiah Rank #427

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #427 for Nehemiah.

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

Nehemiah ___

  • Nehemiah James
  • Nehemiah Isaiah
  • Nehemiah Elijah
  • Nehemiah John
  • Nehemiah David
  • Nehemiah Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Nehemiah

Ezekiel Isaiah Elijah Miriam Deborah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Nehemiah more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Nehemiah at #427 in the United States.

What do James and Nehemiah mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Nehemiah means "comforted by God" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Nehemiah boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Nehemiah is primarily a boy name.

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