James vs Luigi

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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Luigi

Boy #2,681 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Italian Italian-American Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,681
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lui, Gino

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Luigi Rank #2,681

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2681 for Luigi.

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

Luigi ___

  • Luigi Antonio
  • Luigi Marco
  • Luigi Giovanni
  • Luigi Emilio
  • Luigi Carlo
  • Luigi Angelo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Luigi

Mario Sofia Isabella Lucia Gianni

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Luigi more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Luigi at #2681 in the United States.

What do James and Luigi mean?

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

Are James and Luigi boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Luigi is primarily a boy name.

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