James vs Lehman

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
Lehman Rank #15,007

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #15007 for Lehman.

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

Lehman ___

  • Lehman James
  • Lehman Jacob
  • Lehman Allen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lehman

Hoffman Weber Fischer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lehman more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lehman at #15007 in the United States.

What do James and Lehman mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Lehman means "Leaseholder; tenant farmer" (German origin).

Are James and Lehman boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Lehman is primarily a boy name.

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