James vs Leven

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

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Leven

Boy #5,885 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"elm (river or settlement by elm trees)"

Origin: Brittonic/Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,885
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lev

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Leven Rank #5,885

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5885 for Leven.

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

Leven ___

  • Leven James
  • Leven Cole
  • Leven Finn
  • Leven Patrick
  • Leven Ross
  • Leven Duncan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Leven

Rowan Callum Isla Skye Glen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Leven more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Leven at #5885 in the United States.

What do James and Leven mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Leven means "elm (river or settlement by elm trees)" (Brittonic/Gaelic origin).

Are James and Leven boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Leven is primarily a boy name.

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