Essiah vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Essiah Rank #4,368
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4368 for Essiah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Essiah ___

  • Essiah James
  • Essiah Emmanuel
  • Essiah Michael
  • Essiah David
  • Essiah Elijah
  • Essiah Joseph

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 Essiah

Josiah Elijah Amara Zion Messiah

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Essiah or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Essiah at #4368 in the United States.

What do Essiah and James mean?

Essiah means "salvation of the Lord" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Essiah and James boy or girl names?

Essiah is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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