James vs Leviticus

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

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Leviticus

Boy #2,304 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"relating to the Levites, priestly tribe"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,304
Total SSA Count
62
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Levi, Lev, Vic

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Leviticus Rank #2,304

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2304 for Leviticus.

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

Leviticus ___

  • Leviticus James
  • Leviticus Michael
  • Leviticus John
  • Leviticus Emmanuel
  • Leviticus Isaiah
  • Leviticus Samuel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Leviticus

Genesis Solomon Ezekiel Zion Amara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Leviticus more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Leviticus at #2304 in the United States.

What do James and Leviticus mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Leviticus means "relating to the Levites, priestly tribe" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Leviticus boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Leviticus is primarily a boy name.

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