James vs Lazar

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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Lazar

Boy #3,745 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God has helped"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Serbian Bulgarian Russian Jewish Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,745
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Laz, Laza

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Lazar Rank #3,745

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3745 for Lazar.

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

Lazar ___

  • Lazar Stefan
  • Lazar Mikael
  • Lazar Nikolai
  • Lazar Ivan
  • Lazar Bogdan
  • Lazar Aleksandar

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lazar

Stefan Nikola Dragan Miroslav Ana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lazar more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lazar at #3745 in the United States.

What do James and Lazar mean?

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

Are James and Lazar boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Lazar is primarily a boy name.

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