James vs Omri

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

Similar Names

Owen Kai Jude
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Omri

Boy #3,139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"eloquent, verbose speaker"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Israeli Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,139
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Omri Rank #3,139

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3139 for Omri.

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

Omri ___

  • Omri David
  • Omri Eli
  • Omri Nathan
  • Omri Jonah
  • Omri Asher
  • Omri Levi

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Omri

Ezra Asher Shai Noa Shira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Omri more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Omri at #3139 in the United States.

What do James and Omri mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Omri means "eloquent, verbose speaker" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Omri boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Omri is primarily a boy name.

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