James vs Lonzo

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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Lonzo

Boy #5,365 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble and ready"

Origin: Germanic (via Alfonso/Alonzo)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,365
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lon, Zo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Lonzo Rank #5,365

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5365 for Lonzo.

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

Lonzo ___

  • Lonzo James
  • Lonzo Andre
  • Lonzo Michael
  • Lonzo Deon
  • Lonzo Xavier

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lonzo

Zion Kyrie Jaylen Amari Kai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lonzo more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lonzo at #5365 in the United States.

What do James and Lonzo mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Lonzo means "noble and ready" (Germanic (via Alfonso/Alonzo) origin).

Are James and Lonzo boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Lonzo is primarily a boy name.

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