James vs Layker

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
Layker Rank #24,893

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #24893 for Layker.

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

Layker ___

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 Layker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Layker more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Layker at #24893 in the United States.

What do James and Layker mean?

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

Are James and Layker boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Layker is primarily a boy name.

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