James vs Lennie

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
Lennie Rank #3,158

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3158 for Lennie.

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

Lennie ___

  • Lennie Rose
  • Lennie Mae
  • Lennie Jane
  • Lennie Pearl
  • Lennie Kate
  • Lennie Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lennie

Archie Freddie Millie Bea Tommy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lennie more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lennie at #3158 in the United States.

What do James and Lennie mean?

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

Are James and Lennie boy or girl names?

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

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