James vs Leeam

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

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Leeam

Boy #6,309 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Old German (via Irish Liam/William)

Cultural Roots

Irish American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,309
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Leeam Rank #6,309

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6309 for Leeam.

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

Leeam ___

  • Leeam James
  • Leeam Thomas
  • Leeam Patrick
  • Leeam Joseph
  • Leeam Cole
  • Leeam Finn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Leeam

Niall Conor Finn Aoife Siobhan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Leeam more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Leeam at #6309 in the United States.

What do James and Leeam mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Leeam means "strong-willed warrior" (Old German (via Irish Liam/William) origin).

Are James and Leeam boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Leeam is primarily a boy name.

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