James vs Remmy

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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Remmy

Boy #3,258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"oarsman, rower"

Origin: Latin (Remigius)

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,258
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Rem

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Remmy Rank #3,258

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3258 for Remmy.

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

Remmy ___

  • Remmy James
  • Remmy Alexander
  • Remmy Cole
  • Remmy Joseph
  • Remmy Finn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Remmy

Emilia Felix Margot Hugo Clementine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Remmy more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Remmy at #3258 in the United States.

What do James and Remmy mean?

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

Are James and Remmy boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Remmy is primarily a boy name.

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