James vs Lashone

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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Lashone

Boy #5,857 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious (via Shawn/John)"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Cultural Roots

African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,857
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shone, LaLa

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Lashone Rank #5,857

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5857 for Lashone.

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

Lashone ___

  • Lashone Michael
  • Lashone James
  • Lashone Darius
  • Lashone Andre
  • Lashone Marcus
  • Lashone Xavier

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lashone

Darius Tamika Marcus Shanelle DeShawn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lashone more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lashone at #5857 in the United States.

What do James and Lashone mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Lashone means "God is gracious (via Shawn/John)" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are James and Lashone boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Lashone is primarily a boy name.

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