James vs Levy

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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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Levy Rank #1,854

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1854 for Levy.

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

Levy ___

  • Levy James
  • Levy Cole
  • Levy Alexander
  • Levy Thomas
  • Levy Reed
  • Levy John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Levy

Ava Noah Mila Ezra Isla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Levy more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Levy at #1854 in the United States.

What do James and Levy mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Levy means "joined, attached" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Levy boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Levy is primarily a boy name.

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