Erickson vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erickson

Boy #3,351 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Eric, son of the ever-ruler"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,351
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eric, Rick, Ricky

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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

Erickson Rank #3,351
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3351 for Erickson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Erickson ___

  • Erickson James
  • Erickson Lee
  • Erickson Cole
  • Erickson Grant
  • Erickson Chase
  • Erickson Wade

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Erickson

Harrison Emerson Anderson Leif Ingrid

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Erickson or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Erickson at #3351 in the United States.

What do Erickson and James mean?

Erickson means "son of Eric, son of the ever-ruler" (Old Norse origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Erickson and James boy or girl names?

Erickson is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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