James vs Levi

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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Levi

Boy #12 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"associated with, united"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#12
Total SSA Count
9,513
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lev

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Levi Rank #12

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #12 for Levi.

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

Levi ___

  • Levi James
  • Levi Thomas
  • Levi Alexander
  • Levi Michael
  • Levi Noah
  • Levi John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Levi

Noah Elijah Isaac Naomi Olivia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Levi more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Levi at #12 in the United States.

What do James and Levi mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Levi means "associated with, united" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Levi boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Levi is primarily a boy name.

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