Era vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Era

Girl #2,882 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"age, period of time"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Albanian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,882
Total SSA Count
57
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Era Rank #2,882
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2882 for Era.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Era ___

  • Era Rose
  • Era Jane
  • Era Grace
  • Era Violet
  • Era Celeste
  • Era Nova

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 Era

Lyra Nova Vera Clio Atlas

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Era or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Era at #2882 in the United States.

What do Era and James mean?

Era means "age, period of time" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Era and James boy or girl names?

Era is primarily a girl name. James is primarily a boy name.

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