Edan vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edan

Boy #3,149 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little fire, flame"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Hebrew/Jewish Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,149
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ed

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Edan Rank #3,149
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3149 for Edan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Edan ___

  • Edan James
  • Edan Cole
  • Edan River
  • Edan Finn
  • Edan Grey
  • Edan Scott

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 Edan

Caden Aidan Brennan Lena Nora

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edan or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Edan at #3149 in the United States.

What do Edan and James mean?

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

Are Edan and James boy or girl names?

Edan is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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