James vs Lamarious

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
Lamarious Rank #41,193

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #41193 for Lamarious.

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

Lamarious ___

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 Lamarious

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lamarious more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lamarious at #41193 in the United States.

What do James and Lamarious mean?

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

Are James and Lamarious boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Lamarious is primarily a boy name.

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