Eason vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eason

Boy #1,558 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Adam"

Origin: Irish/Scottish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,558
Total SSA Count
112
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ease

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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

Eason Rank #1,558
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1558 for Eason.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eason ___

  • Eason James
  • Eason Cole
  • Eason Reid
  • Eason Grey
  • Eason Thomas
  • Eason Miles

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Eason

Declan Callum Cormac Fionnuala Rowan

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eason or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Eason at #1558 in the United States.

What do Eason and James mean?

Eason means "son of Adam" (Irish/Scottish origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Eason and James boy or girl names?

Eason is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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