James vs Leor

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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Leor

Boy #5,975 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my light (variant of Lior)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,975
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Leor Rank #5,975

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5975 for Leor.

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

Leor ___

  • Leor Ari
  • Leor David
  • Leor Eli
  • Leor Noah
  • Leor Asher
  • Leor Ben

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Leor

Lior Roni Ilan Noa Tamar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Leor more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Leor at #5975 in the United States.

What do James and Leor mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Leor means "my light (variant of Lior)" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Leor boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Leor is primarily a boy name.

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