Elliot vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elliot

Boy #150 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is the Lord, from Elijah"

Origin: Hebrew via English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#150
Total SSA Count
2,370
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

Elliot Rank #150
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #150 for Elliot.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elliot ___

  • Elliot James
  • Elliot Thomas
  • Elliot Gray
  • Elliot Reed
  • Elliot Cole
  • Elliot Blue

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 Elliot

Oliver Jasper Nora Phoebe Emmett

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elliot or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Elliot at #150 in the United States.

What do Elliot and James mean?

Elliot means "my God is the Lord, from Elijah" (Hebrew via English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elliot and James boy or girl names?

Elliot is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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