James vs Leotha

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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Leotha

Boy #19,346 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lion-hearted"

Origin: Latin-English

Cultural Roots

African-American American Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,346
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Leo, Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Leotha Rank #19,346

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #19346 for Leotha.

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

Leotha ___

  • Leotha James
  • Leotha Ray
  • Leotha Eugene
  • Leotha Bernard
  • Leotha Earl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Leotha

Leotha Leola Leonidas Leota

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Leotha more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Leotha at #19346 in the United States.

What do James and Leotha mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Leotha means "lion-hearted" (Latin-English origin).

Are James and Leotha boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Leotha is primarily a boy name.

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