James vs Lugh

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
Lugh Rank #24,949

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #24949 for Lugh.

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

Lugh ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lugh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lugh more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lugh at #24949 in the United States.

What do James and Lugh mean?

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

Are James and Lugh boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Lugh is primarily a boy name.

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