James vs Lamaj

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
Lamaj Rank #32,446

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #32446 for Lamaj.

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

Lamaj ___

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 Lamaj

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lamaj more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lamaj at #32446 in the United States.

What do James and Lamaj mean?

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

Are James and Lamaj boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Lamaj is primarily a boy name.

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