James vs Llewelyn

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
Llewelyn Rank #4,551

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4551 for Llewelyn.

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

Llewelyn ___

  • Llewelyn Rhys
  • Llewelyn Owen
  • Llewelyn James
  • Llewelyn Gareth
  • Llewelyn Tudor
  • Llewelyn Evan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Llewelyn

Rhiannon Gwyneth Rhodri Cerys Emrys

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Llewelyn more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Llewelyn at #4551 in the United States.

What do James and Llewelyn mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Llewelyn means "leader, ruler" (Welsh llyw origin).

Are James and Llewelyn boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Llewelyn is primarily a boy name.

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