James vs Nymere

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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Nymere

Boy #4,455 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"leopard, tiger (possible Arabic root)"

Origin: Arabic (possible)

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,455
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ny, Mere

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Nymere Rank #4,455

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4455 for Nymere.

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

Nymere ___

  • Nymere James
  • Nymere Alexander
  • Nymere Lee
  • Nymere Isaiah
  • Nymere Jordan
  • Nymere Elias

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Nymere

Zaire Orion Kyren Amara Zuri

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Nymere more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Nymere at #4455 in the United States.

What do James and Nymere mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Nymere means "leopard, tiger (possible Arabic root)" (Arabic (possible) origin).

Are James and Nymere boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Nymere is primarily a boy name.

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