James vs Latrell

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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Latrell

Boy #3,589 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"warrior, earth ruler"

Origin: American English

Cultural Roots

African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,589
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Trell, Lat

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Latrell Rank #3,589

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3589 for Latrell.

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

Latrell ___

  • Latrell James
  • Latrell Marcus
  • Latrell Devon
  • Latrell Andre
  • Latrell Jerome
  • Latrell Darnell

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Latrell

Darius Tyrone Malik Keisha Tamara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Latrell more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Latrell at #3589 in the United States.

What do James and Latrell mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Latrell means "warrior, earth ruler" (American English origin).

Are James and Latrell boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Latrell is primarily a boy name.

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