James vs Laine

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

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Laine

Girl #1,648 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"path, road (Old English)"

Origin: Old English lanu

Cultural Roots

American English Finnish Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,648
Total SSA Count
125
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lai, Lay, Laie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Laine Rank #1,648

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1648 for Laine.

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

Laine ___

  • Laine Elizabeth
  • Laine Marie
  • Laine Grace
  • Laine Alexandra
  • Laine Monroe
  • Laine Victoria

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Laine

Avery Parker Sawyer Cole Everett

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Laine more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Laine at #1648 in the United States.

What do James and Laine mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Laine means "path, road (Old English)" (Old English lanu origin).

Are James and Laine boy or girl names?

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

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