Eesa vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Eesa Rank #2,043
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2043 for Eesa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eesa ___

  • Eesa Muhammad
  • Eesa Ali
  • Eesa Hassan
  • Eesa Ibrahim
  • Eesa Khalid
  • Eesa Omar

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 Eesa

Musa Ibrahim Yusuf Maryam Fatimah

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eesa or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Eesa at #2043 in the United States.

What do Eesa and James mean?

Eesa means "God is salvation" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Eesa and James boy or girl names?

Eesa is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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