James vs Lizeth

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
Lizeth Rank #1,733

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1733 for Lizeth.

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

Lizeth ___

  • Lizeth Alejandra
  • Lizeth Sofia
  • Lizeth Fernanda
  • Lizeth Isabel
  • Lizeth Maria
  • Lizeth Guadalupe

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lizeth

Yolanda Javier Mariana Carlos Gabriela

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lizeth more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lizeth at #1733 in the United States.

What do James and Lizeth mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Lizeth means "my God is an oath" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Lizeth boy or girl names?

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

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