Endeavor 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

Endeavor Rank #34,685
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #34685 for Endeavor.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Endeavor ___

  • Endeavor James
  • Endeavor Cole
  • Endeavor Grey
  • Endeavor Lee
  • Endeavor Blake
  • Endeavor Finn

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Endeavor or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Endeavor at #34685 in the United States.

What do Endeavor and James mean?

Endeavor means "earnest effort, striving" (English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Endeavor and James boy or girl names?

Endeavor is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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