Eitan vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eitan

Boy #1,122 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"permanent, steadfast"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Jewish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,122
Total SSA Count
190
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eiti

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Eitan Rank #1,122
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1122 for Eitan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eitan ___

  • Eitan David
  • Eitan Michael
  • Eitan Joseph
  • Eitan Ariel
  • Eitan Samuel
  • Eitan Noah

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 Eitan

Noam Ariel Maya Tamar Avi

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eitan or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Eitan at #1122 in the United States.

What do Eitan and James mean?

Eitan means "permanent, steadfast" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Eitan and James boy or girl names?

Eitan is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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