James vs Leticia

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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Leticia

Girl #1,764 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"joy, happiness, gladness"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Portuguese Italian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,764
Total SSA Count
114
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Letty, Ticia, Leti

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Leticia Rank #1,764

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1764 for Leticia.

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

Leticia ___

  • Leticia Maria
  • Leticia Sofia
  • Leticia Isabel
  • Leticia Carmen
  • Leticia Lucia
  • Leticia Elena

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Leticia

Esperanza Rosario Valentina Miguel Roberto

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Leticia more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Leticia at #1764 in the United States.

What do James and Leticia mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Leticia means "joy, happiness, gladness" (Latin origin).

Are James and Leticia boy or girl names?

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

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