James vs Lliam

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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Lliam

Boy #5,114 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Resolute protection; will-helmet"

Origin: Germanic (via William)

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,114
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Lli, Lly, Llie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Lliam Rank #5,114

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5114 for Lliam.

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

Lliam ___

  • Lliam James
  • Lliam Patrick
  • Lliam Thomas
  • Lliam Ryan
  • Lliam Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lliam

Finn Declan Connor Niall Siobhan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lliam more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lliam at #5114 in the United States.

What do James and Lliam mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Lliam means "Resolute protection; will-helmet" (Germanic (via William) origin).

Are James and Lliam boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Lliam is primarily a boy name.

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