James vs Lexington

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
Lexington Rank #3,591

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3591 for Lexington.

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

Lexington ___

  • Lexington James
  • Lexington Cole
  • Lexington Blake
  • Lexington Reid
  • Lexington Scott
  • Lexington Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lexington

Charleston Savannah Bristol Lincoln Ashton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lexington more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lexington at #3591 in the United States.

What do James and Lexington mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Lexington means "settlement of Leaxa's people" (Old English origin).

Are James and Lexington boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Lexington is primarily a boy name.

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