James vs Lander

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
Lander Rank #3,731

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3731 for Lander.

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

Lander ___

  • Lander James
  • Lander Cole
  • Lander Grey
  • Lander Reed
  • Lander Pierce
  • Lander Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lander

Knox Beckett Sawyer Sloane Piper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lander more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lander at #3731 in the United States.

What do James and Lander mean?

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

Are James and Lander boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Lander is primarily a boy name.

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