James vs Lev

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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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Lev Rank #1,042

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1042 for Lev.

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

Lev ___

  • Lev Alexander
  • Lev Joseph
  • Lev Isaac
  • Lev Nathaniel
  • Lev Simon
  • Lev Samuel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lev

Mira Dasha Sasha Vera Ilya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lev more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lev at #1042 in the United States.

What do James and Lev mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Lev means "heart" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Lev boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Lev is primarily a boy name.

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