James vs Leto

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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Leto

Boy #5,815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the hidden one, lady"

Origin: Pre-Greek/Lycian

Cultural Roots

Greek American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,815
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Leto Rank #5,815

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5815 for Leto.

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

Leto ___

  • Leto James
  • Leto Alexander
  • Leto River
  • Leto August
  • Leto Felix
  • Leto Orion

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Leto

Apollo Artemis Castor Phoebe Orion

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Leto more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Leto at #5815 in the United States.

What do James and Leto mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Leto means "the hidden one, lady" (Pre-Greek/Lycian origin).

Are James and Leto boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Leto is primarily a boy name.

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