Eriksen 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

Eriksen Rank #24,471
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #24471 for Eriksen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eriksen ___

No pairings available yet.

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Eriksen

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eriksen or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Eriksen at #24471 in the United States.

What do Eriksen and James mean?

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

Are Eriksen and James boy or girl names?

Eriksen is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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