James vs Remmi

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
Remmi Rank #5,671

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5671 for Remmi.

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

Remmi ___

  • Remmi Grace
  • Remmi Rose
  • Remmi Jane
  • Remmi Lou
  • Remmi Skye
  • Remmi Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Remmi

Wren Leni Milo Arlo Cleo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Remmi more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Remmi at #5671 in the United States.

What do James and Remmi mean?

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

Are James and Remmi boy or girl names?

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

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