James vs Ladd

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Ladd

Boy #4,806 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"young man, boy"

Origin: Middle English 'ladde'

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,806
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Ladd Rank #4,806

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4806 for Ladd.

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

Ladd ___

  • Ladd Michael
  • Ladd James
  • Ladd Thomas
  • Ladd Dean
  • Ladd Eugene
  • Ladd William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Ladd

Chad Brad Brent Tammy Sandy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Ladd more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ladd at #4806 in the United States.

What do James and Ladd mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Ladd means "young man, boy" (Middle English 'ladde' origin).

Are James and Ladd boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Ladd is primarily a boy name.

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