James vs Lamine

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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Lamine

Boy #5,722 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the trustworthy, the faithful"

Origin: Arabic Al-Amin

Cultural Roots

Senegalese Guinean Gambian Malian West African Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,722
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lamin, Lam

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Lamine Rank #5,722

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5722 for Lamine.

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

Lamine ___

  • Lamine Amadou
  • Lamine Oumar
  • Lamine Ibrahim
  • Lamine Sidi
  • Lamine Mamadou
  • Lamine Diallo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lamine

Amadou Fatou Mariama Oumar Aissatou

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lamine more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lamine at #5722 in the United States.

What do James and Lamine mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Lamine means "the trustworthy, the faithful" (Arabic Al-Amin origin).

Are James and Lamine boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Lamine is primarily a boy name.

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