James vs Eli

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English Scottish Biblical

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Boy #92 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ascended, high"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian

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James Rank #5

Eli Rank #92

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #92 for Eli.

Is James or Eli more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Eli at #92 in the United States.

What do James and Eli mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Eli means "ascended, high" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Eli boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Eli is primarily a boy name.