James vs Lohan

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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Lohan

Boy #4,954 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of the warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Chinese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,954
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Lohan Rank #4,954

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4954 for Lohan.

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

Lohan ___

  • Lohan James
  • Lohan Patrick
  • Lohan Sean
  • Lohan Michael
  • Lohan Ryan
  • Lohan Brendan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lohan

Cillian Declan Saoirse Aoife Niamh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lohan more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lohan at #4954 in the United States.

What do James and Lohan mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Lohan means "descendant of the warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are James and Lohan boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Lohan is primarily a boy name.

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