James vs Laith

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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Laith

Boy #973 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"lion"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Middle Eastern North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#973
Total SSA Count
231
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lai, Lay, Laie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Laith Rank #973

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #973 for Laith.

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

Laith ___

  • Laith Omar
  • Laith Hassan
  • Laith Khalid
  • Laith Ahmad
  • Laith Samir
  • Laith Ziad

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Laith

Nour Dina Tariq Rania Zein

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Laith more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Laith at #973 in the United States.

What do James and Laith mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Laith means "lion" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Laith boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Laith is primarily a boy name.

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