James vs Lemoine

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

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Lemoine

Boy #33,253 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the monk"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

French French-Canadian Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#33,253
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Le, Moine

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Lemoine Rank #33,253

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #33253 for Lemoine.

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

Lemoine ___

  • Lemoine Henri
  • Lemoine Philippe
  • Lemoine Gabriel
  • Lemoine Charles
  • Lemoine Antoine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lemoine

Colette Margot Pierre Aurore Gustave

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lemoine more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lemoine at #33253 in the United States.

What do James and Lemoine mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Lemoine means "the monk" (Old French origin).

Are James and Lemoine boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Lemoine is primarily a boy name.

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