James vs Ludlow

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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Ludlow

Boy #38,683 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the hill by the loud river"

Origin: Old English (hlud + hlaw)

Cultural Roots

English Anglo-Saxon

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#38,683
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Lud, Lou

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Ludlow Rank #38,683

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #38683 for Ludlow.

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

Ludlow ___

  • Ludlow James
  • Ludlow Henry
  • Ludlow Charles
  • Ludlow Edward
  • Ludlow George

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Ludlow

Hartley Beckett Eloise Margot Thatcher

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Ludlow more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ludlow at #38683 in the United States.

What do James and Ludlow mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Ludlow means "from the hill by the loud river" (Old English (hlud + hlaw) origin).

Are James and Ludlow boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Ludlow is primarily a boy name.

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