Eliakim 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

Eliakim Rank #3,260
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3260 for Eliakim.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eliakim ___

  • Eliakim James
  • Eliakim David
  • Eliakim Nathaniel
  • Eliakim Joseph
  • Eliakim Isaiah

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 Eliakim

Tabitha Ezekiel Miriam Josiah Naomi

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eliakim or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Eliakim at #3260 in the United States.

What do Eliakim and James mean?

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

Are Eliakim and James boy or girl names?

Eliakim is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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