James vs Lesa

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

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Lesa

Boy #13,197 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my oath, my God is abundance"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#13,197
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Les

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Lesa Rank #13,197

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #13197 for Lesa.

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

Lesa ___

  • Lesa James
  • Lesa Wayne
  • Lesa Ray
  • Lesa Allen
  • Lesa Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lesa

Dana Kim Kelly Shannon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lesa more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lesa at #13197 in the United States.

What do James and Lesa mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Lesa means "God is my oath, my God is abundance" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Lesa boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Lesa is primarily a boy name.

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