Eliab vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eliab

Boy #2,443 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is father"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Christian Ethiopian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,443
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, Abe

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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

Eliab Rank #2,443
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2443 for Eliab.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eliab ___

  • Eliab James
  • Eliab Samuel
  • Eliab David
  • Eliab Aaron
  • Eliab Jonathan
  • Eliab Noah

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 Eliab

Elijah Miriam Hannah Samuel Levi

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eliab or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Eliab at #2443 in the United States.

What do Eliab and James mean?

Eliab means "my God is father" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Eliab and James boy or girl names?

Eliab is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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