James vs Lazarus

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
Lazarus Rank #1,337

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1337 for Lazarus.

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

Lazarus ___

  • Lazarus James
  • Lazarus John
  • Lazarus William
  • Lazarus Thomas
  • Lazarus Samuel
  • Lazarus Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lazarus

Ezra Elijah Tobias Miriam Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lazarus more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lazarus at #1337 in the United States.

What do James and Lazarus mean?

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

Are James and Lazarus boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Lazarus is primarily a boy name.

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