Eduardo vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eduardo

Boy #375 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#375
Total SSA Count
866
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Eddie, Ed, Lalo

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

Eduardo Rank #375
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #375 for Eduardo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eduardo ___

  • Eduardo Miguel
  • Eduardo Alejandro
  • Eduardo Jose
  • Eduardo Luis
  • Eduardo Antonio
  • Eduardo Carlos

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 Eduardo

Sofia Isabella Diego Lucia Valentina

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eduardo or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Eduardo at #375 in the United States.

What do Eduardo and James mean?

Eduardo means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Eduardo and James boy or girl names?

Eduardo is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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