James vs London

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

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London

Girl #355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the city of London"

Origin: English place name

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#355
Total SSA Count
872
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Londi, Lon, Donnie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
London Rank #355

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #355 for London.

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

London ___

  • London Rose
  • London Grace
  • London Mae
  • London Paige
  • London Belle
  • London Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose London

Brooklyn Paris Sydney Phoenix Austin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or London more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to London at #355 in the United States.

What do James and London mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). London means "from the city of London" (English place name origin).

Are James and London boy or girl names?

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

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