Eitham vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eitham

Boy #4,841 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"stronghold, fortress"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,841
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eith

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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

Eitham Rank #4,841
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4841 for Eitham.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eitham ___

  • Eitham David
  • Eitham Samuel
  • Eitham Benjamin
  • Eitham Asher
  • Eitham Levi
  • Eitham Caleb

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 Eitham

Ethan Noah Gideon Miriam Abigail

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eitham or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Eitham at #4841 in the United States.

What do Eitham and James mean?

Eitham means "stronghold, fortress" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Eitham and James boy or girl names?

Eitham is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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