Eliazar vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eliazar

Boy #2,795 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"God has helped"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Spanish Latin American Mexican Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,795
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Eli, Azar, Elias

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Eliazar Rank #2,795
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2795 for Eliazar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eliazar ___

  • Eliazar David
  • Eliazar Antonio
  • Eliazar Jose
  • Eliazar Samuel
  • Eliazar Miguel
  • Eliazar Gabriel

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 Eliazar

Ezra Miriam Isaiah Naomi Caleb

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eliazar or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Eliazar at #2795 in the United States.

What do Eliazar and James mean?

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

Are Eliazar and James boy or girl names?

Eliazar is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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