James wins 3 of 5 dimensions
Emily: avg 67James: avg 85
Dimension-by-Dimension
Emily: 45SuccessJames: 109
Emily: 101MoralityJames: 82
Emily: 34HealthJames: 87
Emily: 93WarmthJames: 78
Emily: 63CheerfulnessJames: 71
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine each name sounds
Emily: 22MasculinityJames: 80
Emily: 22FemininityJames: 80
Summary
Emily scores higher on Morality and Warmth, with an average perception score of 67. James scores higher on Success and Health and Cheerfulness and Masculinity and Femininity, with an average perception score of 85.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Emily or James a better name?▾
James has a higher average perception score. Emily averages 67 and James averages 85 across five dimensions. However, each name has different strengths.
What is the difference between Emily and James?▾
Emily scores higher in Morality and Warmth, while James scores higher in Success and Health and Cheerfulness and Masculinity and Femininity.
Which name sounds more successful, Emily or James?▾
James scores 109 in Success compared to Emily's 45, making James sound more ambitious and successful.
Perception scores are derived from published psychology research conducted in the United States on how names shape first impressions. Scores use the original 0-100+ research scale: average is about 50, scores above 70 are very high, and standout names can exceed 100.