James vs Landry

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
Landry Rank #1,187

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1187 for Landry.

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

Landry ___

  • Landry Grace
  • Landry Marie
  • Landry Jane
  • Landry Rose
  • Landry Claire
  • Landry Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Landry

Sutton Harper Dawson Wren Quinn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Landry more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Landry at #1187 in the United States.

What do James and Landry mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Landry means "ruler of the land" (Germanic origin).

Are James and Landry boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Landry is primarily a girl name.

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