James vs Leontae

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
Leontae Rank #11,824

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #11824 for Leontae.

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

Leontae ___

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 Leontae

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Leontae more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Leontae at #11824 in the United States.

What do James and Leontae mean?

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

Are James and Leontae boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Leontae is primarily a boy name.

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