James vs Lowe

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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Lowe

Girl #7,658 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"lion"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#7,658
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Lowe Rank #7,658

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #7658 for Lowe.

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

Lowe ___

  • Lowe Iris
  • Lowe Marie
  • Lowe Celeste
  • Lowe June
  • Lowe Elaine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lowe

Sloane Greer Quinn Marlowe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lowe more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lowe at #7658 in the United States.

What do James and Lowe mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Lowe means "lion" (Old High German origin).

Are James and Lowe boy or girl names?

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

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