James vs Larsen

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

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Larsen

Boy #6,481 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Lars"

Origin: Scandinavian patronymic

Cultural Roots

Danish Norwegian Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,481
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Lars, Lar

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Larsen Rank #6,481

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6481 for Larsen.

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

Larsen ___

  • Larsen James
  • Larsen Cole
  • Larsen Reid
  • Larsen Grant
  • Larsen Beck
  • Larsen Finn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Larsen

Soren Bjorn Elsa Sigrid Axel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Larsen more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Larsen at #6481 in the United States.

What do James and Larsen mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Larsen means "son of Lars" (Scandinavian patronymic origin).

Are James and Larsen boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Larsen is primarily a boy name.

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