James vs Lindsey

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
Full profile for James →

Lindsey

Girl #1,283 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"place of linden trees"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,283
Total SSA Count
180
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lin, Linds

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Lindsey →

Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Lindsey Rank #1,283

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1283 for Lindsey.

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

Lindsey ___

  • Lindsey Marie
  • Lindsey Ann
  • Lindsey Kate
  • Lindsey Grace
  • Lindsey Renee
  • Lindsey Nicole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lindsey

Ashley Brittany Megan Casey Tyler

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lindsey more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lindsey at #1283 in the United States.

What do James and Lindsey mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Lindsey means "place of linden trees" (Old English origin).

Are James and Lindsey boy or girl names?

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

More Comparisons

Lindsey vs James James vs Lincoln James vs Joseph James vs Dylan James vs Atlas
← Full profile: James ← Full profile: Lindsey Browse all baby names