Elizabeth vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elizabeth

Girl #17 Most Popular 5 Syllables

Meaning

"consecrated to God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Spanish Russian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#17
Total SSA Count
6,878
Syllables
5
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Liz, Lizzie, Beth

Playground Safety Score

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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

Elizabeth Rank #17
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #17 for Elizabeth.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elizabeth ___

  • Elizabeth Anne
  • Elizabeth Rose
  • Elizabeth Grace
  • Elizabeth Jane
  • Elizabeth Claire
  • Elizabeth Marie

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 Elizabeth

William Charlotte Henry Margaret George

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elizabeth or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Elizabeth at #17 in the United States.

What do Elizabeth and James mean?

Elizabeth means "consecrated to God" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elizabeth and James boy or girl names?

Elizabeth is primarily a girl name. James is primarily a boy name.

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