Edmund vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edmund

Boy #1,184 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prosperity protector"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,184
Total SSA Count
175
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ed, Eddie, Ned

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

Edmund Rank #1,184
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1184 for Edmund.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Edmund ___

  • Edmund James
  • Edmund William
  • Edmund Charles
  • Edmund George
  • Edmund Arthur
  • Edmund Henry

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Edmund

Cecily Lucy Beatrice Theodore Frederick

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edmund or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Edmund at #1184 in the United States.

What do Edmund and James mean?

Edmund means "prosperity protector" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Edmund and James boy or girl names?

Edmund is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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