James vs Lilo

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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Lilo

Girl #3,828 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"generous one"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian German English Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,828
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Li, Lo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Lilo Rank #3,828

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3828 for Lilo.

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

Lilo ___

  • Lilo Rose
  • Lilo Mae
  • Lilo Joy
  • Lilo Skye
  • Lilo Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lilo

Nani Koa Kai Malia Hana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lilo more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lilo at #3828 in the United States.

What do James and Lilo mean?

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

Are James and Lilo boy or girl names?

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

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