James vs Larrry

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
Larrry Rank #29,697

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #29697 for Larrry.

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

Larrry ___

  • Larrry James
  • Larrry Dean
  • Larrry Wayne
  • Larrry Allen
  • Larrry Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Larrry

Gary Barry Terry Linda

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Larrry more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Larrry at #29697 in the United States.

What do James and Larrry mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Larrry means "crowned with laurel, victorious" (Latin origin).

Are James and Larrry boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Larrry is primarily a boy name.

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