James vs Nymeir

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
Nymeir Rank #5,911

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5911 for Nymeir.

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

Nymeir ___

  • Nymeir James
  • Nymeir Deon
  • Nymeir Anthony
  • Nymeir Xavier
  • Nymeir Isaiah
  • Nymeir Marcus

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Nymeir

Amari Zaire Kamari Janiyah Amaya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Nymeir more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Nymeir at #5911 in the United States.

What do James and Nymeir mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Nymeir means "swift as a leopard" (Arabic Namir origin).

Are James and Nymeir boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Nymeir is primarily a boy name.

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