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James vs Eugenia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Girl #2,583 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"holder of the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Irish Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,583
Total SSA Count
68
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Eugenia

Girl #3,750 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"well-born, of noble birth"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Italian French Russian Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,750
Total SSA Count
40
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #2,583
Eugenia Rank #3,750

James is more popular, ranked #2583 vs #3750 for Eugenia.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Eugenia more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #2583 compared to Eugenia at #3750 in the United States.

What do James and Eugenia mean?

James means "holder of the heel" (Hebrew origin). Eugenia means "well-born, of noble birth" (Greek origin).

Are James and Eugenia boy or girl names?

James is primarily a girl name. Eugenia is primarily a girl name.

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