Eamon vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eamon

Boy #1,504 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wealthy protector"

Origin: Old English via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,504
Total SSA Count
119
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eam

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Eamon Rank #1,504
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1504 for Eamon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eamon ___

  • Eamon Patrick
  • Eamon James
  • Eamon Seán
  • Eamon Cormac
  • Eamon Fionn
  • Eamon Thomas

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 Eamon

Ciarán Fionn Siobhán Aoife Niamh

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eamon or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Eamon at #1504 in the United States.

What do Eamon and James mean?

Eamon means "wealthy protector" (Old English via Irish origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Eamon and James boy or girl names?

Eamon is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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