Ephraim vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ephraim

Boy #982 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"fruitful, doubly fruitful"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian Mormon/LDS African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#982
Total SSA Count
229
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Eph

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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

Ephraim Rank #982
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #982 for Ephraim.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ephraim ___

  • Ephraim James
  • Ephraim David
  • Ephraim John
  • Ephraim Thomas
  • Ephraim Samuel

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 Ephraim

Miriam Naomi Benjamin Ezra Priscilla

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ephraim or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ephraim at #982 in the United States.

What do Ephraim and James mean?

Ephraim means "fruitful, doubly fruitful" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ephraim and James boy or girl names?

Ephraim is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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