James vs Landen

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

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Landen

Boy #813 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"long hill, ridge"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#813
Total SSA Count
308
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Land, Lando

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Landen Rank #813

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #813 for Landen.

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

Landen ___

  • Landen James
  • Landen Michael
  • Landen Lee
  • Landen Cole
  • Landen Gray
  • Landen Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Landen

Hadley Brayden Kinsley Grayson Peyton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Landen more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Landen at #813 in the United States.

What do James and Landen mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Landen means "long hill, ridge" (Old English origin).

Are James and Landen boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Landen is primarily a boy name.

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