James vs Lakin

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
Lakin Rank #6,108

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6108 for Lakin.

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

Lakin ___

  • Lakin Grace
  • Lakin Marie
  • Lakin Rose
  • Lakin Hope
  • Lakin Skye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lakin

Laken River Rowan Sage Hayes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lakin more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lakin at #6108 in the United States.

What do James and Lakin mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Lakin means "from the lake, lake dweller" (Old English origin).

Are James and Lakin boy or girl names?

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

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