James vs Levin

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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Levin

Boy #3,016 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved friend, dear companion"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Jewish Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,016
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lev

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Levin Rank #3,016

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3016 for Levin.

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

Levin ___

  • Levin James
  • Levin Alexander
  • Levin Otto
  • Levin Franz
  • Levin Henrik
  • Levin Tobias

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Levin

Marta Klaus Greta Friedrich Elsa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Levin more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Levin at #3016 in the United States.

What do James and Levin mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Levin means "beloved friend, dear companion" (Germanic origin).

Are James and Levin boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Levin is primarily a boy name.

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