Eliott vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eliott

Boy #1,953 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,953
Total SSA Count
80
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

Eliott Rank #1,953
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1953 for Eliott.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eliott ___

  • Eliott James
  • Eliott John
  • Eliott Cole
  • Eliott Reid
  • Eliott Gray
  • Eliott Lee

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 Eliott

Stella Hazel Oliver Violet Archer

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eliott or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Eliott at #1953 in the United States.

What do Eliott and James mean?

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

Are Eliott and James boy or girl names?

Eliott is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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