James vs Larmont

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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Larmont

Boy #39,937 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of the mountain"

Origin: Old Norse/French

Cultural Roots

American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#39,937
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Larry, Mont, Monty

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Larmont Rank #39,937

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #39937 for Larmont.

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

Larmont ___

  • Larmont James
  • Larmont Dwayne
  • Larmont Earl
  • Larmont Andre
  • Larmont Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Larmont

Lamont Lamar Darnell Tamara Sheila

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Larmont more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Larmont at #39937 in the United States.

What do James and Larmont mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Larmont means "defender of the mountain" (Old Norse/French origin).

Are James and Larmont boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Larmont is primarily a boy name.

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