James vs Romi

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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Romi

Girl #1,010 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"exalted, my height"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Israeli Italian Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,010
Total SSA Count
253
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ro

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Romi Rank #1,010

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1010 for Romi.

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

Romi ___

  • Romi Grace
  • Romi Jade
  • Romi Rose
  • Romi Claire
  • Romi Wren
  • Romi Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Romi

Zara Mia Lena Ari Noa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Romi more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Romi at #1010 in the United States.

What do James and Romi mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Romi means "exalted, my height" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Romi boy or girl names?

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

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