Elios vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elios

Boy #4,591 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"sun god"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Italian Spanish French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,591
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, Lio

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Elios Rank #4,591
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4591 for Elios.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elios ___

  • Elios Luca
  • Elios Marco
  • Elios Rafael
  • Elios Felix
  • Elios Jules
  • Elios August

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 Elios

Luna Lyra Calista Cosimo Soleil

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elios or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Elios at #4591 in the United States.

What do Elios and James mean?

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

Are Elios and James boy or girl names?

Elios is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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