Ilias vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ilias

Boy #2,193 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Greek Arabic Turkish Albanian Orthodox Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,193
Total SSA Count
66
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ilia, Eli

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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

Ilias Rank #2,193
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2193 for Ilias.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ilias ___

  • Ilias Konstantinos
  • Ilias George
  • Ilias Alexander
  • Ilias Nikolaos
  • Ilias Petros
  • Ilias Christos

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 Ilias

Stavros Demetria Nikos Thea Alexios

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilias or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ilias at #2193 in the United States.

What do Ilias and James mean?

Ilias means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ilias and James boy or girl names?

Ilias is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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