James vs Lori

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

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Lori

Girl #1,525 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"laurel, victory"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,525
Total SSA Count
141
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Lori Rank #1,525

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1525 for Lori.

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

Lori ___

  • Lori Ann
  • Lori Lynn
  • Lori Beth
  • Lori Jean
  • Lori Kay
  • Lori Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lori

Karen Donna Linda Steven Gary

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lori more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lori at #1525 in the United States.

What do James and Lori mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Lori means "laurel, victory" (Latin origin).

Are James and Lori boy or girl names?

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

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