James vs Leandro

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
Leandro Rank #500

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #500 for Leandro.

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

Leandro ___

  • Leandro Miguel
  • Leandro Antonio
  • Leandro Rafael
  • Leandro Sebastian
  • Leandro Mateo
  • Leandro Gabriel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Leandro

Valentina Isabella Sofia Mateo Rafael

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Leandro more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Leandro at #500 in the United States.

What do James and Leandro mean?

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

Are James and Leandro boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Leandro is primarily a boy name.

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