Eben vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eben

Boy #2,760 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"stone of help"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Christian English Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,760
Total SSA Count
47
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eb

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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

Eben Rank #2,760
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2760 for Eben.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eben ___

  • Eben James
  • Eben John
  • Eben Thomas
  • Eben Lee
  • Eben David

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 Eben

Ezra Eli Ruth Naomi Caleb

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eben or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Eben at #2760 in the United States.

What do Eben and James mean?

Eben means "stone of help" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Eben and James boy or girl names?

Eben is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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