Eoin 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

Eoin Rank #3,410
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3410 for Eoin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eoin ___

  • Eoin Patrick
  • Eoin James
  • Eoin Michael
  • Eoin Sean
  • Eoin Cillian
  • Eoin 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 Eoin

Niamh Aoife Ciara Cormac Fionn

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eoin or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Eoin at #3410 in the United States.

What do Eoin and James mean?

Eoin means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Eoin and James boy or girl names?

Eoin is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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