James vs Layth

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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Layth

Boy #2,316 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"lion"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Jordanian Syrian Iraqi

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,316
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lay, Laie, Laykins

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Layth Rank #2,316

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2316 for Layth.

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

Layth ___

  • Layth Mahmoud
  • Layth Omar
  • Layth Tariq
  • Layth Hassan
  • Layth Khalil
  • Layth Ziad

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Layth

Tariq Ziad Rania Lina Sana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Layth more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Layth at #2316 in the United States.

What do James and Layth mean?

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

Are James and Layth boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Layth is primarily a boy name.

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