James vs Ethan

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 #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish Christian

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James Rank #5

Ethan Rank #19

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

Is James or Ethan more popular?

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

What do James and Ethan mean?

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

Are James and Ethan boy or girl names?

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