Ederson vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ederson

Boy #2,281 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Son of Eder"

Origin: Brazilian Portuguese patronymic

Cultural Roots

Brazilian Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,281
Total SSA Count
63
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eder, Ed

Playground Safety Score

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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

Ederson Rank #2,281
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2281 for Ederson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ederson ___

  • Ederson Luis
  • Ederson Carlos
  • Ederson Miguel
  • Ederson Felipe
  • Ederson Gabriel
  • Ederson Antonio

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 Ederson

Matheus Gabriel Lucas Isabela Larissa

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ederson or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ederson at #2281 in the United States.

What do Ederson and James mean?

Ederson means "Son of Eder" (Brazilian Portuguese patronymic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ederson and James boy or girl names?

Ederson is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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