James vs Lazlo

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

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Lazlo

Boy #6,542 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous ruler, glorious reign"

Origin: Slavic

Cultural Roots

Hungarian Polish Czech Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,542
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Laz, Las

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Lazlo Rank #6,542

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6542 for Lazlo.

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

Lazlo ___

  • Lazlo James
  • Lazlo Alexander
  • Lazlo Emil
  • Lazlo Hugo
  • Lazlo Felix

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lazlo

Zara Mira Attila Petra Otto

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lazlo more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lazlo at #6542 in the United States.

What do James and Lazlo mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Lazlo means "famous ruler, glorious reign" (Slavic origin).

Are James and Lazlo boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Lazlo is primarily a boy name.

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