James vs Lauryn

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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Lauryn

Girl #1,111 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"laurel, victory"

Origin: Latin Laurentius

Cultural Roots

American English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,111
Total SSA Count
220
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Laur, Laury

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Lauryn Rank #1,111

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1111 for Lauryn.

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

Lauryn ___

  • Lauryn Marie
  • Lauryn Ann
  • Lauryn Grace
  • Lauryn Nicole
  • Lauryn Ashley
  • Lauryn Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lauryn

Brittany Whitney Tiffany Ryan Tyler

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lauryn more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lauryn at #1111 in the United States.

What do James and Lauryn mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Lauryn means "laurel, victory" (Latin Laurentius origin).

Are James and Lauryn boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Lauryn is primarily a girl name.

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