Evans 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

Evans Rank #1,880
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1880 for Evans.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Evans ___

  • Evans James
  • Evans Thomas
  • Evans Lee
  • Evans Michael
  • Evans Cole
  • Evans Reid

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 Evans

Morgan Dylan Rhys Harper Owen

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Evans or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Evans at #1880 in the United States.

What do Evans and James mean?

Evans means "son of Evan" (Welsh origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Evans and James boy or girl names?

Evans is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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