James vs Remey

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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Remey

Girl #42,512 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #42,512
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Rem, Rey, Reie

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5

Remey Rank #42,512

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #42512 for Remey.

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

Remey ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Remey more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Remey at #42512 in the United States.

What do James and Remey mean?

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

Are James and Remey boy or girl names?

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

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