James vs Lexus

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
Lexus Rank #6,194

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6194 for Lexus.

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

Lexus ___

  • Lexus Rose
  • Lexus Marie
  • Lexus Nicole
  • Lexus Ann
  • Lexus Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lexus

Alexis Jaxon Kylie Raven Demi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lexus more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lexus at #6194 in the United States.

What do James and Lexus mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Lexus means "defender of men" (Greek via Alexis origin).

Are James and Lexus boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Lexus is primarily a girl name.

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