James vs Lucca

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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Lucca

Boy #526 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bringer of light"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Latin American American Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#526
Total SSA Count
566
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Luc, Luke

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Lucca Rank #526

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #526 for Lucca.

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

Lucca ___

  • Lucca James
  • Lucca Thomas
  • Lucca Antonio
  • Lucca Marco
  • Lucca Ray
  • Lucca Bennett

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lucca

Mia Isabella Marco Sofia Matteo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lucca more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lucca at #526 in the United States.

What do James and Lucca mean?

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

Are James and Lucca boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Lucca is primarily a boy name.

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