Eddye 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

Eddye Rank #13,641
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #13641 for Eddye.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eddye ___

No pairings available yet.

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 Eddye

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eddye or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Eddye at #13641 in the United States.

What do Eddye and James mean?

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

Are Eddye and James boy or girl names?

Eddye is primarily a girl name. James is primarily a boy name.

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