Elazar vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elazar

Boy #4,624 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God has helped"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Hebrew Israeli Sephardic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,624
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Eli, El, Lazar

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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

Elazar Rank #4,624
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4624 for Elazar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elazar ___

  • Elazar Ben
  • Elazar Yosef
  • Elazar David
  • Elazar Chaim
  • Elazar Avraham
  • Elazar Shimon

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 Elazar

Pinchas Yosef Miriam Devorah Avigail

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elazar or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Elazar at #4624 in the United States.

What do Elazar and James mean?

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

Are Elazar and James boy or girl names?

Elazar is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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