James vs Lavi

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
Lavi Rank #4,678

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4678 for Lavi.

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

Lavi ___

  • Lavi Yosef
  • Lavi David
  • Lavi Noam
  • Lavi Eitan
  • Lavi Avi
  • Lavi Or

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lavi

Ori Tali Avi Noa Itay

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lavi more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lavi at #4678 in the United States.

What do James and Lavi mean?

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

Are James and Lavi boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Lavi is primarily a boy name.

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