James vs Lucio

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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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Lucio Rank #1,344

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1344 for Lucio.

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

Lucio ___

  • Lucio Antonio
  • Lucio Alejandro
  • Lucio Marco
  • Lucio Felix
  • Lucio Romano
  • Lucio Carlo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lucio

Marco Valentina Sofia Mateo Isabella

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lucio more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lucio at #1344 in the United States.

What do James and Lucio mean?

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

Are James and Lucio boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Lucio is primarily a boy name.

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