James vs Lamont

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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Lamont

Boy #2,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man of law, lawyer"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scottish African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,618
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Monte, Monty

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Lamont Rank #2,618

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2618 for Lamont.

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

Lamont ___

  • Lamont James
  • Lamont Andre
  • Lamont Eugene
  • Lamont Ray
  • Lamont Keith
  • Lamont Darnell

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lamont

Damon Terrell Malik Janelle Latoya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lamont more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lamont at #2618 in the United States.

What do James and Lamont mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Lamont means "man of law, lawyer" (Old Norse origin).

Are James and Lamont boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Lamont is primarily a boy name.

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