James vs Low

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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Low

Boy #38,681 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hill, mound, burial tumulus"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Chinese-Singaporean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#38,681
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Low Rank #38,681

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #38681 for Low.

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

Low ___

  • Low James
  • Low River
  • Low Stone
  • Low Kai
  • Low Reed

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Low

Gray Wren Slate Fern

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Low more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Low at #38681 in the United States.

What do James and Low mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Low means "hill, mound, burial tumulus" (Old English origin).

Are James and Low boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Low is primarily a boy name.

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