James vs Lavin

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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Lavin

Boy #6,652 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the elm tree, smooth stream"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Celtic English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,652
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lav

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Lavin Rank #6,652

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6652 for Lavin.

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

Lavin ___

  • Lavin James
  • Lavin Patrick
  • Lavin Michael
  • Lavin Sean
  • Lavin Cole
  • Lavin Finn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lavin

Declan Ronan Aoife Siobhan Cormac

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lavin more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lavin at #6652 in the United States.

What do James and Lavin mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Lavin means "of the elm tree, smooth stream" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are James and Lavin boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Lavin is primarily a boy name.

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