Edie vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edie

Girl #1,773 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prosperous in war"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English vintage

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,773
Total SSA Count
114
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ed

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Edie Rank #1,773
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1773 for Edie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Edie ___

  • Edie Mae
  • Edie Grace
  • Edie Rose
  • Edie Claire
  • Edie Jane
  • Edie Lou

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 Edie

Mabel Pearl Violet Henry Theodore

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edie or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Edie at #1773 in the United States.

What do Edie and James mean?

Edie means "prosperous in war" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Edie and James boy or girl names?

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

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