Edinson vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edinson

Boy #5,419 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Edie (prosperous guardian)"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

Latin American Colombian Venezuelan Spanish-speaking

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,419
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eddie, Ed, Edi

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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

Edinson Rank #5,419
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5419 for Edinson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Edinson ___

  • Edinson Jose
  • Edinson Luis
  • Edinson Miguel
  • Edinson Antonio
  • Edinson Rafael
  • Edinson Carlos

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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Yerson Brayan Jhon Leidy Valentina

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edinson or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Edinson at #5419 in the United States.

What do Edinson and James mean?

Edinson means "son of Edie (prosperous guardian)" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Edinson and James boy or girl names?

Edinson is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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