Enid 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

Enid Rank #4,591
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4591 for Enid.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Enid ___

  • Enid Rose
  • Enid Mae
  • Enid Jane
  • Enid Claire
  • Enid Wren
  • Enid Fay

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 Enid

Vivian Winifred Celyn Gwyn Emrys

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Enid or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Enid at #4591 in the United States.

What do Enid and James mean?

Enid means "purity, virtue (literary association)" (Welsh origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Enid and James boy or girl names?

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

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