James vs Levon

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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Levon

Boy #1,782 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion"

Origin: Armenian, from Greek leon

Cultural Roots

Armenian American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,782
Total SSA Count
92
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lev, Von

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Levon Rank #1,782

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1782 for Levon.

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

Levon ___

  • Levon James
  • Levon Michael
  • Levon John
  • Levon Alexander
  • Levon David
  • Levon Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Levon

Arlo Caspian Soren Lydia Nora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Levon more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Levon at #1782 in the United States.

What do James and Levon mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Levon means "lion" (Armenian, from Greek leon origin).

Are James and Levon boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Levon is primarily a boy name.

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