James vs Lorene

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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Lorene

Girl #5,549 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"crowned with laurel, victorious"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American French English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,549
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lori, Lo, Renie

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Lorene Rank #5,549

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5549 for Lorene.

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

Lorene ___

  • Lorene Jean
  • Lorene Marie
  • Lorene Anne
  • Lorene Kay
  • Lorene Ruth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lorene

Darlene Marlene Arlene Eugene Donald

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lorene more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lorene at #5549 in the United States.

What do James and Lorene mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Lorene means "crowned with laurel, victorious" (Latin origin).

Are James and Lorene boy or girl names?

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

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