Eyoab vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eyoab

Boy #4,885 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"persecuted, afflicted yet faithful"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Ethiopian Eritrean East African Ethiopian Orthodox Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,885
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Eyob, Yo

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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

Eyoab Rank #4,885
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4885 for Eyoab.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eyoab ___

  • Eyoab Tesfaye
  • Eyoab Haile
  • Eyoab Girma
  • Eyoab Dawit
  • Eyoab Selam
  • Eyoab Berhe

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 Eyoab

Dawit Yonas Bereket Selam Miriam

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eyoab or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Eyoab at #4885 in the United States.

What do Eyoab and James mean?

Eyoab means "persecuted, afflicted yet faithful" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Eyoab and James boy or girl names?

Eyoab is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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