Eilam 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

Eilam Rank #2,369
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2369 for Eilam.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eilam ___

  • Eilam David
  • Eilam Natan
  • Eilam Aaron
  • Eilam Michael
  • Eilam Yosef
  • Eilam Avi

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 Eilam

Asher Ezra Levi Miriam Naomi

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eilam or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Eilam at #2369 in the United States.

What do Eilam and James mean?

Eilam means "hidden, concealed" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Eilam and James boy or girl names?

Eilam is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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