James vs Lamelo

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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Lamelo

Boy #6,027 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God (via Carmelo root)"

Origin: American/Hebrew blend

Cultural Roots

American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,027
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
La, Melo

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Lamelo Rank #6,027

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6027 for Lamelo.

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

Lamelo ___

  • Lamelo James
  • Lamelo Anthony
  • Lamelo Michael
  • Lamelo Xavier
  • Lamelo Deon

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lamelo

Lonzo LiAngelo Carmelo Zaire Bronny

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lamelo more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lamelo at #6027 in the United States.

What do James and Lamelo mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Lamelo means "gift of God (via Carmelo root)" (American/Hebrew blend origin).

Are James and Lamelo boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Lamelo is primarily a boy name.

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