James vs Leanna

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
Leanna Rank #903

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #903 for Leanna.

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

Leanna ___

  • Leanna Grace
  • Leanna Marie
  • Leanna Faith
  • Leanna Rose
  • Leanna Jane
  • Leanna Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Leanna

Emma Claire Eliza Lucas Evan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Leanna more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Leanna at #903 in the United States.

What do James and Leanna mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Leanna means "gracious, full of grace" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Leanna boy or girl names?

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

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