James vs Lottie

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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Lottie

Girl #676 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free woman"

Origin: Germanic via French

Cultural Roots

English French German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#676
Total SSA Count
423
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lott, Lottie is itself a nickname for Charlotte

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Lottie Rank #676

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #676 for Lottie.

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

Lottie ___

  • Lottie Mae
  • Lottie Rose
  • Lottie Pearl
  • Lottie Grace
  • Lottie Jane
  • Lottie Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lottie

Nellie Bertie Archie Millie Winnie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lottie more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lottie at #676 in the United States.

What do James and Lottie mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Lottie means "free woman" (Germanic via French origin).

Are James and Lottie boy or girl names?

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

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