James vs Laiden

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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Laiden

Boy #5,895 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"variant of Aidan, meaning little fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,895
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Laid, Laidy, Lane

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Laiden Rank #5,895

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5895 for Laiden.

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

Laiden ___

  • Laiden James
  • Laiden Cole
  • Laiden Lee
  • Laiden Grant
  • Laiden Rhys
  • Laiden Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Laiden

Hayden Brayden Cayden Peyton Kendall

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Laiden more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Laiden at #5895 in the United States.

What do James and Laiden mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Laiden means "variant of Aidan, meaning little fire" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are James and Laiden boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Laiden is primarily a boy name.

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