James vs Leeland

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
Leeland Rank #1,805

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1805 for Leeland.

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

Leeland ___

  • Leeland James
  • Leeland Thomas
  • Leeland Paul
  • Leeland Ray
  • Leeland Scott
  • Leeland Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Leeland

Sawyer Garret Harper Riley Claire

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Leeland more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Leeland at #1805 in the United States.

What do James and Leeland mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Leeland means "fallow land, meadowland" (Old English origin).

Are James and Leeland boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Leeland is primarily a boy name.

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