James vs Lim

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

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Lim

Boy #23,302 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"forest, grove of trees"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese Filipino Malaysian Singaporean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#23,302
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Lim Rank #23,302

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #23302 for Lim.

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

Lim ___

  • Lim Alexander
  • Lim James
  • Lim Wei
  • Lim Jun
  • Lim Kai

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lim

Lin Kim Kai Mei Jun

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lim more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lim at #23302 in the United States.

What do James and Lim mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Lim means "forest, grove of trees" (Chinese origin).

Are James and Lim boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Lim is primarily a boy name.

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