James vs Laiken

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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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Laiken Rank #2,672

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2672 for Laiken.

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

Laiken ___

  • Laiken Grace
  • Laiken Mae
  • Laiken Elizabeth
  • Laiken Rose
  • Laiken Brooke
  • Laiken Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Laiken

Raelynn Paisley Brantley Kaiden Brynn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Laiken more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Laiken at #2672 in the United States.

What do James and Laiken mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Laiken means "of the lake, water" (English origin).

Are James and Laiken boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Laiken is primarily a girl name.

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