James vs Ramie

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
Full profile for James →

Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Ramie Rank #38,440

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #38440 for Ramie.

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

Ramie ___

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 Ramie

No sibling data available yet.

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Ramie more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ramie at #38440 in the United States.

What do James and Ramie mean?

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

Are James and Ramie boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Ramie is primarily a girl name.

More Comparisons

Ramie vs James James vs Austin James vs Isaac James vs Nathan James vs John
← Full profile: James ← Full profile: Ramie Browse all baby names