James vs Lio

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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Lio

Boy #2,871 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Portuguese Spanish Italian French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,871
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Li

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Lio Rank #2,871

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2871 for Lio.

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

Lio ___

  • Lio James
  • Lio Alexander
  • Lio Finn
  • Lio Max
  • Lio Oliver
  • Lio Elliot

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lio

Mia Zara Felix Hugo Mateo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lio more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lio at #2871 in the United States.

What do James and Lio mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Lio means "lion" (Latin origin).

Are James and Lio boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Lio is primarily a boy name.

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