Eliaz 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

Eliaz Rank #5,263
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5263 for Eliaz.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eliaz ___

  • Eliaz David
  • Eliaz Samuel
  • Eliaz Joseph
  • Eliaz Aaron
  • Eliaz Mateo
  • Eliaz Thomas

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 Eliaz

Eliana Miriam Isaac Noah Sofia

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eliaz or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Eliaz at #5263 in the United States.

What do Eliaz and James mean?

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

Are Eliaz and James boy or girl names?

Eliaz is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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