James vs Lashawn

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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Lashawn

Boy #5,679 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew Yochanan via Irish Sean

Cultural Roots

African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,679
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Shawn, La

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Lashawn Rank #5,679

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5679 for Lashawn.

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

Lashawn ___

  • Lashawn James
  • Lashawn Michael
  • Lashawn Anthony
  • Lashawn Marcus
  • Lashawn DeAndre
  • Lashawn Isaiah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lashawn

DeShawn Marquise Tanisha Keisha Darius

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lashawn more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lashawn at #5679 in the United States.

What do James and Lashawn mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Lashawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew Yochanan via Irish Sean origin).

Are James and Lashawn boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Lashawn is primarily a boy name.

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