James vs Lamontre

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
Lamontre Rank #36,011

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #36011 for Lamontre.

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

Lamontre ___

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 Lamontre

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lamontre more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lamontre at #36011 in the United States.

What do James and Lamontre mean?

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

Are James and Lamontre boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Lamontre is primarily a boy name.

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