James vs Lucius

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
Lucius Rank #1,390

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1390 for Lucius.

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

Lucius ___

  • Lucius James
  • Lucius Edward
  • Lucius Theodore
  • Lucius Augustus
  • Lucius Bartholomew
  • Lucius Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lucius

Atticus Julius Octavia Cecilia Cassius

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lucius more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lucius at #1390 in the United States.

What do James and Lucius mean?

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

Are James and Lucius boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Lucius is primarily a boy name.

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