James vs Lucile

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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Lucile

Girl #4,382 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French English American Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,382
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lu, Lucy, Lucie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Lucile Rank #4,382

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4382 for Lucile.

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

Lucile ___

  • Lucile Rose
  • Lucile Mae
  • Lucile Anne
  • Lucile Claire
  • Lucile Jane
  • Lucile Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lucile

Cecile Josephine Claude Violette Madeleine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lucile more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lucile at #4382 in the United States.

What do James and Lucile mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Lucile means "light, illumination" (Latin origin).

Are James and Lucile boy or girl names?

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

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