Esai vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Esai

Boy #1,516 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is salvation, the Lord saves"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Latin American Spanish Mexican Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,516
Total SSA Count
117
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sai, Esa

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Esai Rank #1,516
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1516 for Esai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Esai ___

  • Esai Alexander
  • Esai Antonio
  • Esai Mateo
  • Esai David
  • Esai Rafael

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 Esai

Isaiah Ezra Naomi Zara Gabriel

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esai or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Esai at #1516 in the United States.

What do Esai and James mean?

Esai means "God is salvation, the Lord saves" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Esai and James boy or girl names?

Esai is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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