Eryx vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eryx

Boy #4,309 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Aphrodite, Sicilian king"

Origin: Greek mythology

Cultural Roots

American Greek Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,309
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ryx, Rex

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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

Eryx Rank #4,309
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4309 for Eryx.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eryx ___

  • Eryx James
  • Eryx Cole
  • Eryx Stone
  • Eryx Valor
  • Eryx Mars
  • Eryx Reign

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Eryx

Orion Atlas Zephyr Lyra Clio

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eryx or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Eryx at #4309 in the United States.

What do Eryx and James mean?

Eryx means "son of Aphrodite, Sicilian king" (Greek mythology origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Eryx and James boy or girl names?

Eryx is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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