James vs Leona

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

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Leona

Girl #488 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lioness"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Italian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#488
Total SSA Count
624
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Leo, Lee, Lea

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Leona Rank #488

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #488 for Leona.

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

Leona ___

  • Leona Grace
  • Leona Mae
  • Leona Rose
  • Leona Claire
  • Leona Jean
  • Leona Ruth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Leona

Felix Hugo Cecily Arthur Rosalie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Leona more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Leona at #488 in the United States.

What do James and Leona mean?

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

Are James and Leona boy or girl names?

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

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