James vs Laszlo

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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Laszlo

Boy #3,930 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"glorious ruler"

Origin: Slavic

Cultural Roots

Hungarian Romanian Czech Slovak Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,930
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Laci, Lali

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Laszlo Rank #3,930

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3930 for Laszlo.

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

Laszlo ___

  • Laszlo Alexander
  • Laszlo James
  • Laszlo Viktor
  • Laszlo Miklos
  • Laszlo Attila
  • Laszlo Charles

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Laszlo

Zoltan Attila Bela Erzsebet Ilona

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Laszlo more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Laszlo at #3930 in the United States.

What do James and Laszlo mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Laszlo means "glorious ruler" (Slavic origin).

Are James and Laszlo boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Laszlo is primarily a boy name.

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