James vs Levee

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
Levee Rank #9,539

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #9539 for Levee.

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

Levee ___

  • Levee Mae
  • Levee Rose
  • Levee Grace
  • Levee Jane
  • Levee Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Levee

Wilder River Finn Sage Brooks

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Levee more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Levee at #9539 in the United States.

What do James and Levee mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Levee means "raised embankment, lifting" (French origin).

Are James and Levee boy or girl names?

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

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