Eamonn vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eamonn

Boy #6,361 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wealthy protector"

Origin: Old English via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,361
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eamon, Mon

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Eamonn Rank #6,361
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6361 for Eamonn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eamonn ___

  • Eamonn Patrick
  • Eamonn James
  • Eamonn Seamus
  • Eamonn Cian
  • Eamonn Fionn
  • Eamonn Declan

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eamonn or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Eamonn at #6361 in the United States.

What do Eamonn and James mean?

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

Are Eamonn and James boy or girl names?

Eamonn is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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