Efrain 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

Efrain Rank #1,442
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1442 for Efrain.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Efrain ___

  • Efrain Antonio
  • Efrain Jose
  • Efrain Luis
  • Efrain Miguel
  • Efrain David
  • Efrain Alejandro

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 Efrain

Josue Samuel Rebeca Miriam Ezequiel

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Efrain or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Efrain at #1442 in the United States.

What do Efrain and James mean?

Efrain means "fruitful" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Efrain and James boy or girl names?

Efrain is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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