James vs Lora

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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Lora

Girl #3,520 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"laurel tree, symbol of victory"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,520
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lori, Lo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Lora Rank #3,520

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3520 for Lora.

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

Lora ___

  • Lora Anne
  • Lora Marie
  • Lora Jane
  • Lora Grace
  • Lora Beth
  • Lora May

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lora

Clara Nora Henry James Alice

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lora more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lora at #3520 in the United States.

What do James and Lora mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Lora means "laurel tree, symbol of victory" (Latin origin).

Are James and Lora boy or girl names?

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

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