James vs Leondre

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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Leondre

Boy #5,673 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lion-man, brave as a lion"

Origin: Greek Leandros (leon + andros)

Cultural Roots

French African-American Caribbean West African Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,673
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Leo, Dre, Leon

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Leondre Rank #5,673

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5673 for Leondre.

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

Leondre ___

  • Leondre James
  • Leondre Cole
  • Leondre Marcus
  • Leondre Andre
  • Leondre Emmanuel
  • Leondre Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Leondre

Devonte Marcus Amara Imani Kiesha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Leondre more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Leondre at #5673 in the United States.

What do James and Leondre mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Leondre means "lion-man, brave as a lion" (Greek Leandros (leon + andros) origin).

Are James and Leondre boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Leondre is primarily a boy name.

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