Eugenia vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eugenia

Girl #3,750 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"well-born, of noble birth"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Italian French Russian Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,750
Total SSA Count
40
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Genie, Geni, Gene

Playground Safety Score

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Eugenia Rank #3,750
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3750 for Eugenia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eugenia ___

  • Eugenia Rose
  • Eugenia Marie
  • Eugenia Anne
  • Eugenia Louise
  • Eugenia Charlotte
  • Eugenia Grace

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 Eugenia

Cecilia Beatrix Augusta Imogen Cornelius

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eugenia or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Eugenia at #3750 in the United States.

What do Eugenia and James mean?

Eugenia means "well-born, of noble birth" (Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Eugenia and James boy or girl names?

Eugenia is primarily a girl name. James is primarily a boy name.

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