James vs Wilmer

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

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Wilmer

Boy #1,848 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute fame, desired renown"

Origin: Old German

Cultural Roots

Swedish Norwegian German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,848
Total SSA Count
88
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Will, Wil

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Wilmer Rank #1,848

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1848 for Wilmer.

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

Wilmer ___

  • Wilmer James
  • Wilmer Lee
  • Wilmer Ray
  • Wilmer Arthur
  • Wilmer Eugene
  • Wilmer Dale

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Wilmer

Elmer Millie Clarence Mabel Eugene

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Wilmer more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Wilmer at #1848 in the United States.

What do James and Wilmer mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Wilmer means "resolute fame, desired renown" (Old German origin).

Are James and Wilmer boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Wilmer is primarily a boy name.

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