James vs Lavant

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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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Lavant Rank #42,693

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #42693 for Lavant.

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

Lavant ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lavant

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lavant more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lavant at #42693 in the United States.

What do James and Lavant mean?

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

Are James and Lavant boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Lavant is primarily a boy name.

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