James vs Lyndon

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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Lyndon

Boy #1,752 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lime tree hill"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,752
Total SSA Count
94
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lyn, Lindy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Lyndon Rank #1,752

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1752 for Lyndon.

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

Lyndon ___

  • Lyndon James
  • Lyndon Earl
  • Lyndon Thomas
  • Lyndon Ray
  • Lyndon Scott
  • Lyndon Paul

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lyndon

Gordon Warren Edith Gretchen Carter

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lyndon more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lyndon at #1752 in the United States.

What do James and Lyndon mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Lyndon means "lime tree hill" (Old English origin).

Are James and Lyndon boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Lyndon is primarily a boy name.

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