James vs Lavie

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
Lavie Rank #8,508

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #8508 for Lavie.

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

Lavie ___

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 Lavie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lavie more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lavie at #8508 in the United States.

What do James and Lavie mean?

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

Are James and Lavie boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Lavie is primarily a boy name.

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