James vs Larenzo

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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Larenzo

Boy #6,259 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Laurentum, laurel wreath"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,259
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ren, Renzo, Larry

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Larenzo Rank #6,259

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6259 for Larenzo.

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

Larenzo ___

  • Larenzo James
  • Larenzo Michael
  • Larenzo Anthony
  • Larenzo David
  • Larenzo Xavier
  • Larenzo Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Larenzo

Isabella Gabriella Marco Dante Sofia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Larenzo more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Larenzo at #6259 in the United States.

What do James and Larenzo mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Larenzo means "from Laurentum, laurel wreath" (Latin origin).

Are James and Larenzo boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Larenzo is primarily a boy name.

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