James vs Elliott

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

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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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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5

Elliott Rank #163

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Elliott more popular?

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

What do James and Elliott mean?

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

Are James and Elliott boy or girl names?

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

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