Logan vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Logan

Boy #46 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Little hollow; from the little hollow place"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #46
Total SSA Count: 6,267
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Maxwell Ace Colter Adonis

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Logan Rank #46

James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #46 for Logan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Logan or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Logan at #46 in the United States.

What do Logan and James mean?

Logan means "Little hollow; from the little hollow place" (Scottish Gaelic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Logan and James boy or girl names?

Logan is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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