James vs Leo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #24 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion-hearted, brave"

Origin: Latin

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James Rank #5

Leo Rank #24

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #24 for Leo.

Is James or Leo more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Leo at #24 in the United States.

What do James and Leo mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Leo means "lion-hearted, brave" (Latin origin).

Are James and Leo boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Leo is primarily a boy name.