Esias vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Esias

Boy #4,424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Ethiopian Amharic Greek Christian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,424
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Esi, Zias

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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

Esias Rank #4,424
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4424 for Esias.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Esias ___

  • Esias Haile
  • Esias Solomon
  • Esias Dawit
  • Esias Michael
  • Esias Thomas
  • Esias Emmanuel

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 Esias

Ezra Elias Miriam Dawit Selamawi

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esias or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Esias at #4424 in the United States.

What do Esias and James mean?

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

Are Esias and James boy or girl names?

Esias is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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