James vs Logan

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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Logan

Boy #46 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Little hollow; from the little hollow place"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#46
Total SSA Count
6,267
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Logan Rank #46

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #46 for Logan.

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

Logan ___

  • Logan James
  • Logan Cole
  • Logan Reed
  • Logan Blake
  • Logan Scott
  • Logan Ryan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Logan

Mason Carter Riley Harper Avery

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Logan more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Logan at #46 in the United States.

What do James and Logan mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Logan means "Little hollow; from the little hollow place" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are James and Logan boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Logan is primarily a boy name.

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