James vs Lens

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
Lens Rank #43,725

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #43725 for Lens.

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

Lens ___

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 Lens

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lens more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lens at #43725 in the United States.

What do James and Lens mean?

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

Are James and Lens boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Lens is primarily a boy name.

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