James vs Remie

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
Remie Rank #4,876

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4876 for Remie.

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

Remie ___

  • Remie Rose
  • Remie Claire
  • Remie Elise
  • Remie Jo
  • Remie Belle
  • Remie Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Remie

Chloe Jules Maren Caleb Eli

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Remie more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Remie at #4876 in the United States.

What do James and Remie mean?

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

Are James and Remie boy or girl names?

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

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