Eliud vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eliud

Boy #4,220 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is majesty, God is splendor"

Origin: Hebrew eli + hod

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Biblical African Kenyan Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,220
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Eli

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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

Eliud Rank #4,220
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4220 for Eliud.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eliud ___

  • Eliud James
  • Eliud David
  • Eliud Emmanuel
  • Eliud Joseph
  • Eliud Caleb
  • Eliud Nathaniel

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 Eliud

Elijah Ezra Naomi Miriam Tobias

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eliud or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Eliud at #4220 in the United States.

What do Eliud and James mean?

Eliud means "my God is majesty, God is splendor" (Hebrew eli + hod origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Eliud and James boy or girl names?

Eliud is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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