Eriksson 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

Eriksson Rank #6,211
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6211 for Eriksson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eriksson ___

  • Eriksson James
  • Eriksson William
  • Eriksson Lars
  • Eriksson Bjorn
  • Eriksson Cole
  • Eriksson Magnus

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 Eriksson

Magnus Lars Bjorn Sigrid Ingrid

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eriksson or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Eriksson at #6211 in the United States.

What do Eriksson and James mean?

Eriksson means "son of Erik" (Old Norse origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Eriksson and James boy or girl names?

Eriksson is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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