James vs Leonidis

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
Leonidis Rank #15,929

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #15929 for Leonidis.

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

Leonidis ___

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 Leonidis

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Leonidis more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Leonidis at #15929 in the United States.

What do James and Leonidis mean?

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

Are James and Leonidis boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Leonidis is primarily a boy name.

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