Elester vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elester

Boy #13,736 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Leicester (Roman fort on the River Leir)"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Southern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#13,736
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
3
Nicknames
El, Les

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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

Elester Rank #13,736
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #13736 for Elester.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elester ___

  • Elester James
  • Elester Roy
  • Elester Lee
  • Elester Ray
  • Elester Earl

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 Elester

Chester Lester Foster Webster

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elester or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Elester at #13736 in the United States.

What do Elester and James mean?

Elester means "from Leicester (Roman fort on the River Leir)" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elester and James boy or girl names?

Elester is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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