James vs Londyn

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
Londyn Rank #305

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #305 for Londyn.

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

Londyn ___

  • Londyn Grace
  • Londyn Rose
  • Londyn Mae
  • Londyn Jade
  • Londyn Skye
  • Londyn Paige

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Londyn

Paris Brooklyn Rome Milan Asia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Londyn more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Londyn at #305 in the United States.

What do James and Londyn mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Londyn boy or girl names?

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

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