James vs Leibish

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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Leibish

Boy #6,628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion"

Origin: Old German via Yiddish

Cultural Roots

Ashkenazi Jewish Eastern European Jewish Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,628
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Leib, Leibi

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Leibish Rank #6,628

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6628 for Leibish.

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

Leibish ___

  • Leibish Moshe
  • Leibish Aryeh
  • Leibish Dovid
  • Leibish Shmuel
  • Leibish Yosef
  • Leibish Tzvi

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Leibish

Rivka Chaya Devorah Mendel Shloimy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Leibish more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Leibish at #6628 in the United States.

What do James and Leibish mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Leibish means "lion" (Old German via Yiddish origin).

Are James and Leibish boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Leibish is primarily a boy name.

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