Elimelech 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

Elimelech Rank #2,727
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2727 for Elimelech.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elimelech ___

  • Elimelech Yosef
  • Elimelech Moshe
  • Elimelech Aaron
  • Elimelech David
  • Elimelech Avraham
  • Elimelech Shimon

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Elimelech

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elimelech or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Elimelech at #2727 in the United States.

What do Elimelech and James mean?

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

Are Elimelech and James boy or girl names?

Elimelech is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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