James vs Lemuel

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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Lemuel

Boy #2,131 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"belonging to God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,131
Total SSA Count
69
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Lem, Lemmy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Lemuel Rank #2,131

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2131 for Lemuel.

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

Lemuel ___

  • Lemuel James
  • Lemuel John
  • Lemuel David
  • Lemuel Thomas
  • Lemuel Paul
  • Lemuel Nathan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lemuel

Samuel Ezekiel Ezra Naomi Ruth

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lemuel more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lemuel at #2131 in the United States.

What do James and Lemuel mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Lemuel means "belonging to God" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Lemuel boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Lemuel is primarily a boy name.

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