Esaias vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Esaias

Boy #2,144 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Christian Jewish Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,144
Total SSA Count
69
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Esa, Sais

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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

Esaias Rank #2,144
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2144 for Esaias.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Esaias ___

  • Esaias James
  • Esaias John
  • Esaias David
  • Esaias Michael
  • Esaias Samuel
  • Esaias Thomas

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 Esaias

Ezekiel Elias Jeremiah Naomi Miriam

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esaias or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Esaias at #2144 in the United States.

What do Esaias and James mean?

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

Are Esaias and James boy or girl names?

Esaias is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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