James vs Raymir

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

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Raymir

Boy #4,534 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright counsel, famous advisor"

Origin: Old Germanic/Slavic

Cultural Roots

Slavic Eastern European American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,534
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ray

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Raymir Rank #4,534

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4534 for Raymir.

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

Raymir ___

  • Raymir James
  • Raymir Alexander
  • Raymir Cole
  • Raymir Louis
  • Raymir Ivan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Raymir

Tamir Casimir Vladmir Sasha Lena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Raymir more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Raymir at #4534 in the United States.

What do James and Raymir mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Raymir means "bright counsel, famous advisor" (Old Germanic/Slavic origin).

Are James and Raymir boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Raymir is primarily a boy name.

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