Eddison vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Eddison Rank #4,849
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4849 for Eddison.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eddison ___

  • Eddison James
  • Eddison Cole
  • Eddison Ray
  • Eddison Grant
  • Eddison Blake
  • Eddison 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 Eddison

Harrison Fletcher Ivy Rosalind Archer

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eddison or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Eddison at #4849 in the United States.

What do Eddison and James mean?

Eddison means "son of Eddie" (English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Eddison and James boy or girl names?

Eddison is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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