James vs Ladon

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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Ladon

Boy #6,684 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong flow, powerful surge (river etymology)"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Greek heritage

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,684
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lad, Don

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Ladon Rank #6,684

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6684 for Ladon.

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

Ladon ___

  • Ladon James
  • Ladon Cole
  • Ladon River
  • Ladon Grey
  • Ladon Arthur
  • Ladon Fox

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Ladon

Orion Cassius Atlas Theron Lyra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Ladon more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ladon at #6684 in the United States.

What do James and Ladon mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Ladon means "strong flow, powerful surge (river etymology)" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are James and Ladon boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Ladon is primarily a boy name.

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