Elio vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elio

Boy #508 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"sun"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#508
Total SSA Count
599
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, Leo

Playground Safety Score

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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

Elio Rank #508
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #508 for Elio.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elio ___

  • Elio James
  • Elio Marco
  • Elio Luca
  • Elio Sebastian
  • Elio Rafael
  • Elio Matteo

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 Elio

Luca Matteo Marco Aria Luna

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elio or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Elio at #508 in the United States.

What do Elio and James mean?

Elio means "sun" (Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elio and James boy or girl names?

Elio is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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