James vs Lamour

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
Full profile for James →

Lamour

Boy #40,035 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"The love"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

French American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#40,035
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
La, Mour

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Lamour →

Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Lamour Rank #40,035

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #40035 for Lamour.

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

Lamour ___

  • Lamour Jean
  • Lamour Louis
  • Lamour Andre
  • Lamour Pierre

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lamour

Amour Desire Blaise Renee

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lamour more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lamour at #40035 in the United States.

What do James and Lamour mean?

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

Are James and Lamour boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Lamour is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons

Lamour vs James James vs Beau James vs Jeremiah James vs Henry James vs Diego
← Full profile: James ← Full profile: Lamour Browse all baby names