Eloy vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eloy

Boy #2,691 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"chosen, elected, the elect"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish French Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,691
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Eli

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Eloy Rank #2,691
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2691 for Eloy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eloy ___

  • Eloy Antonio
  • Eloy Jesus
  • Eloy Miguel
  • Eloy Carlos
  • Eloy Rafael
  • Eloy Fernando

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Eloy

Enrique Rodrigo Lucia Catalina Dolores

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eloy or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Eloy at #2691 in the United States.

What do Eloy and James mean?

Eloy means "chosen, elected, the elect" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Eloy and James boy or girl names?

Eloy is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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