Eliezer vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eliezer

Boy #1,024 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is help"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,024
Total SSA Count
217
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Eli, Elie

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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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Eliezer Rank #1,024
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1024 for Eliezer.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eliezer ___

  • Eliezer James
  • Eliezer David
  • Eliezer Noah
  • Eliezer Samuel
  • Eliezer Isaac
  • Eliezer Joseph

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 Eliezer

Miriam Leah Naomi Ezra Solomon

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eliezer or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Eliezer at #1024 in the United States.

What do Eliezer and James mean?

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

Are Eliezer and James boy or girl names?

Eliezer is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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