James vs Logen

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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Logen

Boy #6,018 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little bay, small inlet"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Scottish Canadian Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,018
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lo, Loge

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Logen Rank #6,018

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6018 for Logen.

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

Logen ___

  • Logen James
  • Logen Cole
  • Logen Ryan
  • Logen Reid
  • Logen Michael
  • Logen Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Logen

Declan Caden Finley Brogan Harper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Logen more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Logen at #6018 in the United States.

What do James and Logen mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Logen means "little bay, small inlet" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are James and Logen boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Logen is primarily a boy name.

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