James vs Law

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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Law

Boy #6,380 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hill, burial mound"

Origin: Old Norse/Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,380
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Law Rank #6,380

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6380 for Law.

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

Law ___

  • Law James
  • Law Henry
  • Law Edward
  • Law William
  • Law Thomas
  • Law Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Law

Brooks Reed Grey Blair Scout

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Law more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Law at #6380 in the United States.

What do James and Law mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Law means "hill, burial mound" (Old Norse/Old English origin).

Are James and Law boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Law is primarily a boy name.

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