Eagan vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eagan

Boy #5,970 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little fire, born of fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish Celtic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,970
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eag

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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
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Eagan Rank #5,970
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5970 for Eagan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eagan ___

  • Eagan Patrick
  • Eagan James
  • Eagan Michael
  • Eagan Finn
  • Eagan Sean
  • Eagan Declan

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Eagan

Connor Brennan Kieran Siobhan Aoife

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eagan or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Eagan at #5970 in the United States.

What do Eagan and James mean?

Eagan means "little fire, born of fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Eagan and James boy or girl names?

Eagan is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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