James vs Lior

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
Lior Rank #2,435

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2435 for Lior.

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

Lior ___

  • Lior Ben
  • Lior Eitan
  • Lior Nir
  • Lior Avi
  • Lior Dan
  • Lior Tal

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lior

Tamar Noa Eitan Ayelet Oren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lior more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lior at #2435 in the United States.

What do James and Lior mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Lior means "my light" (Modern Hebrew origin).

Are James and Lior boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Lior is primarily a boy name.

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