Edvin vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edvin

Boy #5,384 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wealthy friend, prosperous companion"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

Swedish Norwegian Danish Finnish Estonian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,384
Total SSA Count
18
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

Edvin Rank #5,384
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5384 for Edvin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Edvin ___

  • Edvin Lars
  • Edvin Mikael
  • Edvin Johan
  • Edvin Erik
  • Edvin Tobias
  • Edvin Viktor

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 Edvin

Sigrid Astrid Leif Ingrid Sven

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edvin or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Edvin at #5384 in the United States.

What do Edvin and James mean?

Edvin means "wealthy friend, prosperous companion" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Edvin and James boy or girl names?

Edvin is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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