James vs Lazer

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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Lazer

Boy #3,124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God has helped"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Eastern European Yiddish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,124
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Laz

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Lazer Rank #3,124

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3124 for Lazer.

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

Lazer ___

  • Lazer Aaron
  • Lazer Jacob
  • Lazer Moses
  • Lazer Eli
  • Lazer Samuel
  • Lazer Noah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lazer

Devorah Rifka Shlomo Mordechai Leah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lazer more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lazer at #3124 in the United States.

What do James and Lazer mean?

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

Are James and Lazer boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Lazer is primarily a boy name.

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