Eliot vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eliot

Boy #1,377 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek Elias

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,377
Total SSA Count
137
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, El

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

Eliot Rank #1,377
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1377 for Eliot.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eliot ___

  • Eliot James
  • Eliot Thomas
  • Eliot Henry
  • Eliot David
  • Eliot John
  • Eliot Charles

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 Eliot

Oliver Theodore Hazel Clara Milo

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eliot or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Eliot at #1377 in the United States.

What do Eliot and James mean?

Eliot means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew via Greek Elias origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Eliot and James boy or girl names?

Eliot is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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