James vs Omer

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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Omer

Boy #2,098 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sheaf of grain; biblical unit of measure"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Jewish Turkish Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,098
Total SSA Count
71
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Omer Rank #2,098

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2098 for Omer.

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

Omer ___

  • Omer David
  • Omer Eitan
  • Omer Noam
  • Omer Lior
  • Omer Tal
  • Omer Gad

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Omer

Noam Tamar Yael Eitan Noa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Omer more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Omer at #2098 in the United States.

What do James and Omer mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Omer means "sheaf of grain; biblical unit of measure" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Omer boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Omer is primarily a boy name.

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