James vs Leandre

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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Leandre

Boy #5,383 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lion-man"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

French Portuguese Spanish Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,383
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Leo, Lean, Andre

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Leandre Rank #5,383

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5383 for Leandre.

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

Leandre ___

  • Leandre Victor
  • Leandre Marcel
  • Leandre Antoine
  • Leandre Olivier
  • Leandre Henri
  • Leandre Paul

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Leandre

Isabeau Celestine Mathilde Raphael Dorian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Leandre more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Leandre at #5383 in the United States.

What do James and Leandre mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Leandre means "lion-man" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are James and Leandre boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Leandre is primarily a boy name.

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