Ephron 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

Popularity Comparison

Ephron Rank #31,750
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #31750 for Ephron.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ephron ___

No pairings available yet.

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 Ephron

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ephron or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ephron at #31750 in the United States.

What do Ephron and James mean?

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

Are Ephron and James boy or girl names?

Ephron is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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