Etham vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Etham

Boy #5,868 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"border of the sea, with them"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Biblical Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,868
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eth

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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

Etham Rank #5,868
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5868 for Etham.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Etham ___

  • Etham James
  • Etham Paul
  • Etham David
  • Etham Luke
  • Etham John
  • Etham Samuel

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 Etham

Ezra Elias Miriam Naomi Levi

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Etham or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Etham at #5868 in the United States.

What do Etham and James mean?

Etham means "border of the sea, with them" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Etham and James boy or girl names?

Etham is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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