Even vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Even

Boy #6,534 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious (via Scandinavian John-family)"

Origin: Old Norse Eyvindur

Cultural Roots

Norwegian Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,534
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ev

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

Even Rank #6,534
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6534 for Even.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Even ___

  • Even James
  • Even Lars
  • Even Bjorn
  • Even Reed
  • Even Fox
  • Even Cole

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 Even

Sven Astrid Sigrid Lars Ingrid

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Even or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Even at #6534 in the United States.

What do Even and James mean?

Even means "God is gracious (via Scandinavian John-family)" (Old Norse Eyvindur origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Even and James boy or girl names?

Even is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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