Ethan vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ethan

Boy #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ethan Rank #19

James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #19 for Ethan.

Is Ethan or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ethan at #19 in the United States.

What do Ethan and James mean?

Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ethan and James boy or girl names?

Ethan is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.