Ennis vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ennis

Boy #6,096 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"island"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,096
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
En

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Ennis Rank #6,096
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6096 for Ennis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ennis ___

  • Ennis James
  • Ennis Patrick
  • Ennis Michael
  • Ennis Thomas
  • Ennis Conor

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 Ennis

Declan Finn Cormac Siobhan Niamh

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ennis or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ennis at #6096 in the United States.

What do Ennis and James mean?

Ennis means "island" (Irish Gaelic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ennis and James boy or girl names?

Ennis is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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