Elay 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

Elay Rank #8,110
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #8110 for Elay.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elay ___

No pairings available yet.

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 Elay

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elay or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Elay at #8110 in the United States.

What do Elay and James mean?

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

Are Elay and James boy or girl names?

Elay is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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