Eoghan 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

Eoghan Rank #5,207
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5207 for Eoghan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eoghan ___

  • Eoghan Patrick
  • Eoghan James
  • Eoghan Finn
  • Eoghan Declan
  • Eoghan Ciarán
  • Eoghan Liam

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 Eoghan

Aoife Siobhan Ciarán Niamh Fionn

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eoghan or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Eoghan at #5207 in the United States.

What do Eoghan and James mean?

Eoghan means "born of the yew tree" (Old Irish origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Eoghan and James boy or girl names?

Eoghan is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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