James vs Leandra

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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Leandra

Girl #3,896 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lion woman, lioness"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Greek English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,896
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Lea, Lea, Andy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Leandra Rank #3,896

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3896 for Leandra.

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

Leandra ___

  • Leandra Grace
  • Leandra Victoria
  • Leandra Rose
  • Leandra Maria
  • Leandra Valentina
  • Leandra Celeste

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Leandra

Alessandra Valentina Lorenzo Matteo Chiara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Leandra more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Leandra at #3896 in the United States.

What do James and Leandra mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Leandra means "lion woman, lioness" (Greek origin).

Are James and Leandra boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Leandra is primarily a girl name.

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