James vs Leam

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
Leam Rank #3,021

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3021 for Leam.

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

Leam ___

  • Leam James
  • Leam Patrick
  • Leam Finn
  • Leam Connor
  • Leam Cade
  • Leam Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Leam

Finn Declan Cian Niamh Aoife

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Leam more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Leam at #3021 in the United States.

What do James and Leam mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Leam means "elm tree" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are James and Leam boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Leam is primarily a boy name.

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