James vs Lotus

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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Lotus

Girl #1,662 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lotus flower"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Hindu Buddhist Egyptian Western Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,662
Total SSA Count
123
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lo, Lottie, Lou

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Lotus Rank #1,662

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1662 for Lotus.

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

Lotus ___

  • Lotus Mae
  • Lotus Rose
  • Lotus Grace
  • Lotus June
  • Lotus Belle
  • Lotus Sky

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lotus

Sage River Jasmine Ivy Finn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lotus more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lotus at #1662 in the United States.

What do James and Lotus mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Lotus means "lotus flower" (Greek origin).

Are James and Lotus boy or girl names?

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

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