James vs Lesly

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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Lesly

Girl #1,102 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"garden of holly"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Scottish British Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,102
Total SSA Count
222
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Les

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Lesly Rank #1,102

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1102 for Lesly.

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

Lesly ___

  • Lesly Ann
  • Lesly Marie
  • Lesly Grace
  • Lesly Diane
  • Lesly Jo
  • Lesly Rene

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lesly

Donna Sandra Gary Terry Cheryl

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lesly more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lesly at #1102 in the United States.

What do James and Lesly mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Lesly means "garden of holly" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are James and Lesly boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Lesly is primarily a girl name.

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