Elis vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elis

Boy #6,117 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is an oath"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Welsh Scandinavian Hebrew English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,117
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
El

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Elis Rank #6,117
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6117 for Elis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elis ___

  • Elis James
  • Elis Thomas
  • Elis John
  • Elis Owen
  • Elis Morgan
  • Elis David

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 Elis

Seren Rhys Carys Owen Finn

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elis or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Elis at #6117 in the United States.

What do Elis and James mean?

Elis means "my God is an oath" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elis and James boy or girl names?

Elis is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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