James vs Legendary

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

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Legendary

Boy #6,280 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"of legend, mythic, extraordinary"

Origin: English adjective

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,280
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
4
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Legend, Lege, Leg

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Legendary Rank #6,280

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6280 for Legendary.

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

Legendary ___

  • Legendary James
  • Legendary Cole
  • Legendary Wolf
  • Legendary Stone
  • Legendary Rex
  • Legendary Blaze

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Legendary

Maverick Phoenix Justice Valor Honor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Legendary more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Legendary at #6280 in the United States.

What do James and Legendary mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Legendary means "of legend, mythic, extraordinary" (English adjective origin).

Are James and Legendary boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Legendary is primarily a boy name.

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