Edrian vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edrian

Boy #3,815 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"dark one"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Filipino Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,815
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
3
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

Edrian Rank #3,815
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3815 for Edrian.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Edrian ___

  • Edrian James
  • Edrian Lee
  • Edrian Michael
  • Edrian John
  • Edrian Paul

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 Edrian

Adrian Elian Mira Lyra Kael

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edrian or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Edrian at #3815 in the United States.

What do Edrian and James mean?

Edrian means "dark one" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Edrian and James boy or girl names?

Edrian is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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