Esdras vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Esdras

Boy #2,011 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"help, helper"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian Latin American Ethiopian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,011
Total SSA Count
76
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ez, Esdra

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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

Esdras Rank #2,011
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2011 for Esdras.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Esdras ___

  • Esdras David
  • Esdras Samuel
  • Esdras Emmanuel
  • Esdras Solomon
  • Esdras Benjamin
  • Esdras Raphael

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 Esdras

Nehemiah Tobias Hosea Ezra Miriam

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esdras or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Esdras at #2011 in the United States.

What do Esdras and James mean?

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

Are Esdras and James boy or girl names?

Esdras is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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