James vs Omarion

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

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Omarion

Boy #2,604 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"flourishing, long-lived"

Origin: Arabic via Swahili

Cultural Roots

African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,604
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
O, Mari

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Omarion Rank #2,604

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2604 for Omarion.

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

Omarion ___

  • Omarion James
  • Omarion Lee
  • Omarion Deon
  • Omarion Ray
  • Omarion Marcus
  • Omarion Jordan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Omarion

Kameron Darius Aaliyah Zaria Malik

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Omarion more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Omarion at #2604 in the United States.

What do James and Omarion mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Omarion means "flourishing, long-lived" (Arabic via Swahili origin).

Are James and Omarion boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Omarion is primarily a boy name.

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