Edris vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edris

Boy #4,538 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"studious, learned interpreter"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Turkish Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,538
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ed

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Edris Rank #4,538
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4538 for Edris.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Edris ___

  • Edris James
  • Edris Ali
  • Edris Kareem
  • Edris Malik
  • Edris Noel

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 Edris

Tariq Zain Leila Amara Yasmine

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edris or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Edris at #4538 in the United States.

What do Edris and James mean?

Edris means "studious, learned interpreter" (Arabic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Edris and James boy or girl names?

Edris is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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