James vs Lazaro

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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Lazaro

Boy #1,616 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God has helped"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Cuban Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,616
Total SSA Count
105
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Laz, Lázaro, Larry

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Lazaro Rank #1,616

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1616 for Lazaro.

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

Lazaro ___

  • Lazaro Antonio
  • Lazaro Miguel
  • Lazaro Eduardo
  • Lazaro José
  • Lazaro Carlos
  • Lazaro Ramón

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lazaro

Carmen Isabel Rosario Manuel Eduardo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lazaro more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lazaro at #1616 in the United States.

What do James and Lazaro mean?

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

Are James and Lazaro boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Lazaro is primarily a boy name.

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