Tolkien used a lot of existing languages, so its natural for word parts in names (especially if both characters are good or evil) to have similar names. Yes, it does make it confusing. Especially if you aren't already familiar to the story. But like Eomer said, they both had a bunch of alliases so, personally I think it works okay.
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