Elroy vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elroy

Boy #4,236 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the king"

Origin: Old French (le roi)

Cultural Roots

American English French African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,236
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
El, Roy

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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

Elroy Rank #4,236
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4236 for Elroy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elroy ___

  • Elroy James
  • Elroy Dean
  • Elroy Augustus
  • Elroy Vincent
  • Elroy Francis
  • Elroy Wallace

James ___

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

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Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elroy or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Elroy at #4236 in the United States.

What do Elroy and James mean?

Elroy means "the king" (Old French (le roi) origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elroy and James boy or girl names?

Elroy is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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