James vs Landin

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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Landin

Boy #6,203 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"long hill, ridge settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,203
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lan, Lanny

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Landin Rank #6,203

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6203 for Landin.

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

Landin ___

  • Landin James
  • Landin Cole
  • Landin Reid
  • Landin Scott
  • Landin Lee
  • Landin Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Landin

Hayden Camden Jaxon Sadie Peyton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Landin more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Landin at #6203 in the United States.

What do James and Landin mean?

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

Are James and Landin boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Landin is primarily a boy name.

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