Ithan vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ithan

Boy #3,663 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"long-lived, permanent"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,663
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ith

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Ithan Rank #3,663
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3663 for Ithan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ithan ___

  • Ithan James
  • Ithan Michael
  • Ithan Alexander
  • Ithan Cole
  • Ithan David
  • Ithan Thomas

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Ithan

Elijah Caleb Noah Abigail Hannah

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ithan or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ithan at #3663 in the United States.

What do Ithan and James mean?

Ithan means "long-lived, permanent" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ithan and James boy or girl names?

Ithan is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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