Eythan 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

Eythan Rank #1,268
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1268 for Eythan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eythan ___

  • Eythan James
  • Eythan Michael
  • Eythan David
  • Eythan Alexander
  • Eythan Noah
  • Eythan Liam

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 Eythan

Noah Liam Caleb Emma Sophia

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eythan or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Eythan at #1268 in the United States.

What do Eythan and James mean?

Eythan means "strong, enduring" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Eythan and James boy or girl names?

Eythan is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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