James vs Lennon

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
Lennon Rank #236

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #236 for Lennon.

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

Lennon ___

  • Lennon Rose
  • Lennon Blue
  • Lennon Mae
  • Lennon Violet
  • Lennon Skye
  • Lennon June

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lennon

Jagger Bowie Hendrix Monroe Presley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lennon more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lennon at #236 in the United States.

What do James and Lennon mean?

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

Are James and Lennon boy or girl names?

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

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