Elyse 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

Elyse Rank #748
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #748 for Elyse.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elyse ___

  • Elyse Marie
  • Elyse Anne
  • Elyse Claire
  • Elyse Rose
  • Elyse Grace
  • Elyse Nicole

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 Elyse

Elise Lisette Danielle Claire Juliet

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elyse or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Elyse at #748 in the United States.

What do Elyse and James mean?

Elyse means "my God is an oath" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elyse and James boy or girl names?

Elyse is primarily a girl name. James is primarily a boy name.

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