Egan vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Egan

Boy #4,015 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Celtic British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,015
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eg

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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

Egan Rank #4,015
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4015 for Egan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Egan ___

  • Egan James
  • Egan Patrick
  • Egan Thomas
  • Egan Michael
  • Egan Finn
  • Egan Sean

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 Egan

Declan Ronan Finn Aoife Niamh

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Egan or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Egan at #4015 in the United States.

What do Egan and James mean?

Egan means "little fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Egan and James boy or girl names?

Egan is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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