James vs Legend

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
Legend Rank #157

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #157 for Legend.

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

Legend ___

  • Legend James
  • Legend Alexander
  • Legend Cole
  • Legend Crew
  • Legend Gray
  • Legend John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Legend

Reign Phoenix Atlas Titan Lyric

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Legend more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Legend at #157 in the United States.

What do James and Legend mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Legend means "story to be read, remarkable person" (Latin origin).

Are James and Legend boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Legend is primarily a boy name.

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