James vs Laksh

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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Laksh

Boy #3,254 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"aim, target"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,254
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lak, Lay, Laie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Laksh Rank #3,254

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3254 for Laksh.

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

Laksh ___

  • Laksh Arjun
  • Laksh James
  • Laksh Ravi
  • Laksh Alexander
  • Laksh Dev

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Laksh

Priya Arjun Anaya Rohan Maya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Laksh more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Laksh at #3254 in the United States.

What do James and Laksh mean?

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

Are James and Laksh boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Laksh is primarily a boy name.

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