James vs Neri

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
Neri Rank #5,667

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5667 for Neri.

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

Neri ___

  • Neri James
  • Neri Cole
  • Neri Finn
  • Neri Roan
  • Neri Blake
  • Neri Soren

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Neri

Levi Eli Arlo Mira Soren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Neri more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Neri at #5667 in the United States.

What do James and Neri mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Neri means "my candle, my light" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Neri boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Neri is primarily a boy name.

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