James vs Laylan

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
Laylan Rank #25,941

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #25941 for Laylan.

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

Laylan ___

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 Laylan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Laylan more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Laylan at #25941 in the United States.

What do James and Laylan mean?

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

Are James and Laylan boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Laylan is primarily a girl name.

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