Eithan 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

Eithan Rank #227
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #227 for Eithan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eithan ___

  • Eithan James
  • Eithan Michael
  • Eithan David
  • Eithan Noah
  • Eithan Alexander
  • Eithan Samuel

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 Eithan

Noah Caleb Isaiah Naomi Eliana

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eithan or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Eithan at #227 in the United States.

What do Eithan and James mean?

Eithan means "strong, firm, enduring" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Eithan and James boy or girl names?

Eithan is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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