James vs Johnluke

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
Johnluke Rank #2,994

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2994 for Johnluke.

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

Johnluke ___

  • Johnluke Thomas
  • Johnluke David
  • Johnluke James
  • Johnluke Michael
  • Johnluke Robert
  • Johnluke William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Johnluke

Matthew Mark Andrew Mary Grace Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Johnluke more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Johnluke at #2994 in the United States.

What do James and Johnluke mean?

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

Are James and Johnluke boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Johnluke is primarily a boy name.

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