James vs Leon

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 #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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James Rank #5

Leon Rank #141

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #141 for Leon.

Is James or Leon more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Leon at #141 in the United States.

What do James and Leon mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are James and Leon boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.