James vs Llewyn

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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Llewyn

Boy #2,922 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion-like, resembling a lion"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,922
Total SSA Count
43
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Lew, Wyn

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Llewyn Rank #2,922

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2922 for Llewyn.

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

Llewyn ___

  • Llewyn James
  • Llewyn Thomas
  • Llewyn Gareth
  • Llewyn Arthur
  • Llewyn Rhys
  • Llewyn David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Llewyn

Rhys Emrys Bryn Seren Nia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Llewyn more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Llewyn at #2922 in the United States.

What do James and Llewyn mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Llewyn means "lion-like, resembling a lion" (Welsh origin).

Are James and Llewyn boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Llewyn is primarily a boy name.

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