James vs Lito

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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Lito

Boy #30,349 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little Carlos; little Felix (diminutive)"

Origin: Spanish

Cultural Roots

Filipino Spanish Latin American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#30,349
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Li

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Lito Rank #30,349

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #30349 for Lito.

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

Lito ___

  • Lito Santos
  • Lito Miguel
  • Lito Jose
  • Lito Antonio
  • Lito Carlos

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lito

Niko Tito Cita Lena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lito more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lito at #30349 in the United States.

What do James and Lito mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Lito means "little Carlos; little Felix (diminutive)" (Spanish origin).

Are James and Lito boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Lito is primarily a boy name.

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