Levi vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Levi

Boy #12 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"associated with, united"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Levi Rank #12

James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #12 for Levi.

Is Levi or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Levi at #12 in the United States.

What do Levi and James mean?

Levi means "associated with, united" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Levi and James boy or girl names?

Levi is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.