Ellias vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellias

Boy #3,521 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Scandinavian Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,521
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, El

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

Ellias Rank #3,521
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3521 for Ellias.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ellias ___

  • Ellias James
  • Ellias Thomas
  • Ellias John
  • Ellias William
  • Ellias Alexander
  • Ellias Samuel

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 Ellias

Ezra Noah Ava Isla Caleb

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellias or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ellias at #3521 in the United States.

What do Ellias and James mean?

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

Are Ellias and James boy or girl names?

Ellias is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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