James vs Lejend

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
Lejend Rank #5,073

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5073 for Lejend.

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

Lejend ___

  • Lejend James
  • Lejend Ray
  • Lejend Cash
  • Lejend Stone
  • Lejend Cole
  • Lejend Ace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lejend

Maverick Ace Ryder Blaze Zephyr

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lejend more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lejend at #5073 in the United States.

What do James and Lejend mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Lejend means "legend, heroic story" (Latin via English origin).

Are James and Lejend boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Lejend is primarily a boy name.

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