Elliott vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elliott

Boy #163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #163
Total SSA Count: 2,219
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Elliott Rank #163

James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #163 for Elliott.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elliott or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Elliott at #163 in the United States.

What do Elliott and James mean?

Elliott means "Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God" (Hebrew via Old French origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elliott and James boy or girl names?

Elliott is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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