Edna vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edna

Girl #2,052 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pleasure, rejuvenation"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish Jewish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,052
Total SSA Count
94
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ed, Eddie

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

Edna Rank #2,052
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2052 for Edna.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Edna ___

  • Edna Rose
  • Edna May
  • Edna Pearl
  • Edna Florence
  • Edna Grace
  • Edna Irene

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 Edna

Mabel Vera Agnes Hilda Walter

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edna or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Edna at #2052 in the United States.

What do Edna and James mean?

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

Are Edna and James boy or girl names?

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

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