James vs Lalo

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

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Lalo

Boy #6,058 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rich, wealthy guardian (from Eduardo)"

Origin: Old High German via Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Mexican Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,058
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lalo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Lalo Rank #6,058

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6058 for Lalo.

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

Lalo ___

  • Lalo Miguel
  • Lalo Antonio
  • Lalo Eduardo
  • Lalo Jose
  • Lalo Roberto
  • Lalo Andres

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lalo

Tito Memo Coco Lupe Chelo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lalo more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lalo at #6058 in the United States.

What do James and Lalo mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Lalo means "rich, wealthy guardian (from Eduardo)" (Old High German via Spanish origin).

Are James and Lalo boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Lalo is primarily a boy name.

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