James vs Lucus

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
Lucus Rank #4,404

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4404 for Lucus.

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

Lucus ___

  • Lucus James
  • Lucus William
  • Lucus Edward
  • Lucus Alexander
  • Lucus Thomas
  • Lucus John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lucus

Oliver Elijah Charlotte Emma Noah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lucus more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lucus at #4404 in the United States.

What do James and Lucus mean?

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

Are James and Lucus boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Lucus is primarily a boy name.

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