Ellsworth 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

Ellsworth Rank #7,752
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #7752 for Ellsworth.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ellsworth ___

  • Ellsworth James
  • Ellsworth Henry
  • Ellsworth Charles
  • Ellsworth Theodore
  • Ellsworth William

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 Ellsworth

Aldrich Pemberton Clarice Beatrix

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellsworth or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ellsworth at #7752 in the United States.

What do Ellsworth and James mean?

Ellsworth means "noble estate" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ellsworth and James boy or girl names?

Ellsworth is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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