James vs Leonidas

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
Leonidas Rank #509

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #509 for Leonidas.

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

Leonidas ___

  • Leonidas James
  • Leonidas Alexander
  • Leonidas Marcus
  • Leonidas Constantine
  • Leonidas Theodore
  • Leonidas Victor

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Leonidas

Alexander Maximus Constantine Athena Lyra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Leonidas more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Leonidas at #509 in the United States.

What do James and Leonidas mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Leonidas means "son of the lion" (Greek origin).

Are James and Leonidas boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Leonidas is primarily a boy name.

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