Eliseo vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eliseo

Boy #630 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#630
Total SSA Count
444
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Eli, Elio, Liso

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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

Eliseo Rank #630
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #630 for Eliseo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eliseo ___

  • Eliseo Antonio
  • Eliseo Miguel
  • Eliseo Jose
  • Eliseo Rafael
  • Eliseo Carlos

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 Eliseo

Santiago Valentina Mateo Isabella Rafael

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eliseo or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Eliseo at #630 in the United States.

What do Eliseo and James mean?

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

Are Eliseo and James boy or girl names?

Eliseo is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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