James vs Lourdes

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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Lourdes

Girl #2,749 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Lourdes, place of miracles"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

French Spanish Catholic Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,749
Total SSA Count
62
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Lulu, Lou

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Lourdes Rank #2,749

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2749 for Lourdes.

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

Lourdes ___

  • Lourdes Maria
  • Lourdes Isabel
  • Lourdes Grace
  • Lourdes Elena
  • Lourdes Sofia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lourdes

Fatima Guadalupe Carmen Rafael Santiago

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lourdes more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lourdes at #2749 in the United States.

What do James and Lourdes mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Lourdes means "from Lourdes, place of miracles" (French origin).

Are James and Lourdes boy or girl names?

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

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