James vs Nery

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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Nery

Boy #3,429 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my lamp, my light"

Origin: Hebrew Neri

Cultural Roots

Spanish Central American Latin American Sephardic Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,429
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ner

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Nery Rank #3,429

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3429 for Nery.

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

Nery ___

  • Nery Jose
  • Nery Alejandro
  • Nery Fernando
  • Nery Luis
  • Nery Ricardo
  • Nery Alberto

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Nery

Rony Josue Yesenia Yareli Brayan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Nery more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Nery at #3429 in the United States.

What do James and Nery mean?

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

Are James and Nery boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Nery is primarily a boy name.

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