James vs Loghan

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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Loghan

Girl #6,040 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lake in a meadow"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,040
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lo, Logi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Loghan Rank #6,040

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6040 for Loghan.

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

Loghan ___

  • Loghan Mae
  • Loghan Grace
  • Loghan Rae
  • Loghan Blair
  • Loghan Quinn
  • Loghan Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Loghan

Rylan Harper Maddox Hadley Emerson

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Loghan more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Loghan at #6040 in the United States.

What do James and Loghan mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Loghan means "lake in a meadow" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are James and Loghan boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Loghan is primarily a girl name.

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