James vs Leiby

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
Leiby Rank #5,446

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5446 for Leiby.

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

Leiby ___

  • Leiby Menachem
  • Leiby Dovid
  • Leiby Shmuel
  • Leiby Yitzchok
  • Leiby Moshe
  • Leiby Aryeh

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Leiby

Yitzy Shmuly Faigy Chany Rivky

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Leiby more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Leiby at #5446 in the United States.

What do James and Leiby mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Leiby means "my heart, beloved" (Yiddish origin).

Are James and Leiby boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Leiby is primarily a boy name.

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