James vs Lucah

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

✓ All Clear
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Lucah

Boy #3,025 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"light, bringer of light"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Brazilian American Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,025
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Luke, Luc

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Lucah Rank #3,025

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3025 for Lucah.

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

Lucah ___

  • Lucah James
  • Lucah Alexander
  • Lucah Michael
  • Lucah Thomas
  • Lucah Anthony
  • Lucah Rafael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lucah

Sofia Mia Isabella Matteo Marco

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lucah more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lucah at #3025 in the United States.

What do James and Lucah mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Lucah means "light, bringer of light" (Latin origin).

Are James and Lucah boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Lucah is primarily a boy name.

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