James vs Lemon

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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Lemon

Girl #4,769 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the lemon fruit"

Origin: Arabic laymun via Old French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,769
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lem, Lemi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Lemon Rank #4,769

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4769 for Lemon.

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

Lemon ___

  • Lemon Grace
  • Lemon Joy
  • Lemon Faye
  • Lemon Sage
  • Lemon Rae
  • Lemon Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lemon

Clementine Plum Maple Juniper Basil

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lemon more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lemon at #4769 in the United States.

What do James and Lemon mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Lemon means "the lemon fruit" (Arabic laymun via Old French origin).

Are James and Lemon boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Lemon is primarily a girl name.

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