Eliyahu 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

Eliyahu Rank #1,264
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1264 for Eliyahu.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eliyahu ___

  • Eliyahu David
  • Eliyahu Moshe
  • Eliyahu Aaron
  • Eliyahu Joseph
  • Eliyahu Benjamin
  • Eliyahu Isaac

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 Eliyahu

Miriam Rivka Devorah Shlomo Avraham

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eliyahu or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Eliyahu at #1264 in the United States.

What do Eliyahu and James mean?

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

Are Eliyahu and James boy or girl names?

Eliyahu is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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