Elisha vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Elisha Rank #851
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #851 for Elisha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elisha ___

  • Elisha James
  • Elisha Cole
  • Elisha Dean
  • Elisha Grant
  • Elisha Ray
  • Elisha Thomas

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 Elisha

Elijah Isaiah Micah Caleb Naomi

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elisha or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Elisha at #851 in the United States.

What do Elisha and James mean?

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

Are Elisha and James boy or girl names?

Elisha is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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