James vs Landis

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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Landis

Boy #6,021 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the grassy plains"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,021
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lan, Land

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Landis Rank #6,021

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6021 for Landis.

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

Landis ___

  • Landis James
  • Landis Cole
  • Landis Ray
  • Landis Scott
  • Landis Wayne
  • Landis Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Landis

Harper Grady Ellis Nolan Cora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Landis more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Landis at #6021 in the United States.

What do James and Landis mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Landis means "from the grassy plains" (English origin).

Are James and Landis boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Landis is primarily a boy name.

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