James vs Larson

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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Larson

Boy #2,468 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Lars (son of Lawrence)"

Origin: Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian Norwegian Swedish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,468
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lars, Lar

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Larson Rank #2,468

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2468 for Larson.

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

Larson ___

  • Larson James
  • Larson Reid
  • Larson Cole
  • Larson Grant
  • Larson Blake
  • Larson Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Larson

Carson Emery Hadley Greyson Beckett

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Larson more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Larson at #2468 in the United States.

What do James and Larson mean?

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

Are James and Larson boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Larson is primarily a boy name.

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