James vs Lars

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

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Lars

Boy #2,237 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"crowned with laurel"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Swedish Norwegian Danish German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,237
Total SSA Count
64
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Lars Rank #2,237

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2237 for Lars.

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

Lars ___

  • Lars Erik
  • Lars Johan
  • Lars Gustav
  • Lars Henrik
  • Lars Frederick
  • Lars William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lars

Astrid Ingrid Sven Freya Bjorn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lars more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lars at #2237 in the United States.

What do James and Lars mean?

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

Are James and Lars boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Lars is primarily a boy name.

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