James vs Lenox

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
Lenox Rank #1,555

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1555 for Lenox.

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

Lenox ___

  • Lenox James
  • Lenox Grey
  • Lenox Cole
  • Lenox Reid
  • Lenox Blake
  • Lenox Stone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lenox

Knox Remington Stellan Brecken Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lenox more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lenox at #1555 in the United States.

What do James and Lenox mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Lenox means "elm grove" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are James and Lenox boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Lenox is primarily a boy name.

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