James vs Plumer

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
Plumer Rank #23,381

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #23381 for Plumer.

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

Plumer ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Plumer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Plumer more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Plumer at #23381 in the United States.

What do James and Plumer mean?

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

Are James and Plumer boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Plumer is primarily a boy name.

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