James vs Letroy

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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Letroy

Boy #11,013 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the king"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

American African American French-influenced

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#11,013
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Le, Troy, Roy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Letroy Rank #11,013

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #11013 for Letroy.

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

Letroy ___

  • Letroy James
  • Letroy Michael
  • Letroy Wayne
  • Letroy Andre
  • Letroy Antoine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Letroy

LeShawn Marquise Latoya Denise

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Letroy more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Letroy at #11013 in the United States.

What do James and Letroy mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Letroy means "the king" (French origin).

Are James and Letroy boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Letroy is primarily a boy name.

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