James vs Lamari

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

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Lamari

Boy #5,382 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the sea, the pool"

Origin: Old French (Lamar component)

Cultural Roots

African-American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,382
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lam, Mari, LM

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Lamari Rank #5,382

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5382 for Lamari.

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

Lamari ___

  • Lamari James
  • Lamari Andre
  • Lamari Dion
  • Lamari Malik
  • Lamari Antoine
  • Lamari Jerome

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lamari

Amari Kamari Zara Destiny Jaylen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lamari more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lamari at #5382 in the United States.

What do James and Lamari mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Lamari means "of the sea, the pool" (Old French (Lamar component) origin).

Are James and Lamari boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Lamari is primarily a boy name.

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