Eirnin 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

Eirnin Rank #34,696
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #34696 for Eirnin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eirnin ___

  • Eirnin Ciarán
  • Eirnin Finn
  • Eirnin Patrick
  • Eirnin James
  • Eirnin Conor
  • Eirnin Ronan

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 Eirnin

Ciarán Riordan Aoife Niamh Siobhan

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eirnin or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Eirnin at #34696 in the United States.

What do Eirnin and James mean?

Eirnin means "little iron one, iron-hearted" (Old Irish iarn + -ín origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Eirnin and James boy or girl names?

Eirnin is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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