James vs Lisbon

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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Lisbon

Girl #25,432 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"safe harbor"

Origin: Phoenician

Cultural Roots

Portuguese American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#25,432
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Liz, Lissy, Bon

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Lisbon Rank #25,432

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #25432 for Lisbon.

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

Lisbon ___

  • Lisbon Maeve
  • Lisbon Rose
  • Lisbon Celeste
  • Lisbon Aurora
  • Lisbon Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lisbon

Valencia Florence Seville Paloma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lisbon more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lisbon at #25432 in the United States.

What do James and Lisbon mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Lisbon means "safe harbor" (Phoenician origin).

Are James and Lisbon boy or girl names?

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

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