Edrick vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edrick

Boy #1,948 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wealthy and powerful"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,948
Total SSA Count
81
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ed, Rick, Eddie

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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

Edrick Rank #1,948
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1948 for Edrick.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Edrick ___

  • Edrick James
  • Edrick John
  • Edrick Scott
  • Edrick Wayne
  • Edrick Allen
  • Edrick Lee

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 Edrick

Aldric Cedric Isolde Rowena Edmund

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edrick or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Edrick at #1948 in the United States.

What do Edrick and James mean?

Edrick means "wealthy and powerful" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Edrick and James boy or girl names?

Edrick is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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