James vs Remiel

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

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Remiel

Boy #3,362 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"thunder of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian Jewish Coptic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,362
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Remi, Rem

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Remiel Rank #3,362

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3362 for Remiel.

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

Remiel ___

  • Remiel James
  • Remiel Michael
  • Remiel David
  • Remiel Elijah
  • Remiel Isaac
  • Remiel Nathaniel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Remiel

Azriel Uriel Sariel Miriam Seraphina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Remiel more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Remiel at #3362 in the United States.

What do James and Remiel mean?

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

Are James and Remiel boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Remiel is primarily a boy name.

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