James vs Laurent

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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Laurent

Boy #6,171 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Laurentum, city of laurels"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French Belgian Swiss Quebecois

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,171
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Lolo, Lo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Laurent Rank #6,171

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6171 for Laurent.

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

Laurent ___

  • Laurent Alexandre
  • Laurent Philippe
  • Laurent Henri
  • Laurent James
  • Laurent Michel
  • Laurent Etienne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Laurent

Julien Mathieu Cecile Margaux Elodie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Laurent more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Laurent at #6171 in the United States.

What do James and Laurent mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Laurent means "from Laurentum, city of laurels" (Latin origin).

Are James and Laurent boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Laurent is primarily a boy name.

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