James vs Ledger

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
Ledger Rank #503

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #503 for Ledger.

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

Ledger ___

  • Ledger James
  • Ledger Cole
  • Ledger River
  • Ledger Gray
  • Ledger Reid
  • Ledger Stone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Ledger

Archer Fletcher Scout Wren Sloane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Ledger more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ledger at #503 in the United States.

What do James and Ledger mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Ledger means "record keeper" (Middle English origin).

Are James and Ledger boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Ledger is primarily a boy name.

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