James vs Lenden

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

Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Lenden Rank #32,648

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #32648 for Lenden.

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

Lenden ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lenden

No sibling data available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lenden more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lenden at #32648 in the United States.

What do James and Lenden mean?

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

Are James and Lenden boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Lenden is primarily a boy name.

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