Elim vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elim

Boy #4,217 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"place of palm trees or mighty trees"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Biblical Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,217
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli

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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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Elim Rank #4,217
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4217 for Elim.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elim ___

  • Elim Joseph
  • Elim David
  • Elim James
  • Elim Isaac
  • Elim Noah
  • Elim Caleb

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 Elim

Ezra Silas Levi Miriam Naomi

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elim or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Elim at #4217 in the United States.

What do Elim and James mean?

Elim means "place of palm trees or mighty trees" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elim and James boy or girl names?

Elim is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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