Eleazar vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eleazar

Boy #1,151 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"God has helped"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,151
Total SSA Count
182
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Eli, Elie, Azar

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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

Eleazar Rank #1,151
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1151 for Eleazar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eleazar ___

  • Eleazar David
  • Eleazar Samuel
  • Eleazar Joseph
  • Eleazar Benjamin
  • Eleazar Isaac
  • Eleazar Aaron

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 Eleazar

Miriam Naomi Ezra Tobias Nathaniel

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eleazar or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Eleazar at #1151 in the United States.

What do Eleazar and James mean?

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

Are Eleazar and James boy or girl names?

Eleazar is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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