James vs Lakoda

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
Lakoda Rank #10,224

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #10224 for Lakoda.

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

Lakoda ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lakoda

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lakoda more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lakoda at #10224 in the United States.

What do James and Lakoda mean?

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

Are James and Lakoda boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Lakoda is primarily a boy name.

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