James vs Rhema

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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Rhema

Girl #2,087 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"spoken word, utterance"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Christian African American Nigerian Pentecostal

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,087
Total SSA Count
92
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Remi, Ree

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Rhema Rank #2,087

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2087 for Rhema.

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

Rhema ___

  • Rhema Grace
  • Rhema Joy
  • Rhema Faith
  • Rhema Elise
  • Rhema Danielle
  • Rhema Nicole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Rhema

Logos Zion Eden Selah Emmanuel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Rhema more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Rhema at #2087 in the United States.

What do James and Rhema mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Rhema means "spoken word, utterance" (Greek origin).

Are James and Rhema boy or girl names?

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

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