James vs Ladarius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Ladarius

Boy #4,172 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"possessor of goodness, kingly"

Origin: Persian via African-American construction

Cultural Roots

African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,172
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
La, Darius, Dari

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Ladarius Rank #4,172

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4172 for Ladarius.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

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

Ladarius ___

  • Ladarius James
  • Ladarius Malik
  • Ladarius Andre
  • Ladarius Lee
  • Ladarius Devon

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Ladarius

Tamarion Destiny Brianna Marcus Jasmine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Ladarius more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ladarius at #4172 in the United States.

What do James and Ladarius mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Ladarius means "possessor of goodness, kingly" (Persian via African-American construction origin).

Are James and Ladarius boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Ladarius is primarily a boy name.

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