James vs Luiz

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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Luiz

Boy #5,233 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Portuguese Brazilian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,233
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lu, Luizinho

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Luiz Rank #5,233

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5233 for Luiz.

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

Luiz ___

  • Luiz Felipe
  • Luiz Carlos
  • Luiz Eduardo
  • Luiz Miguel
  • Luiz Antonio
  • Luiz Gabriel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Luiz

Gabriel Rafael Isabella Valentina Ana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Luiz more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Luiz at #5233 in the United States.

What do James and Luiz mean?

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

Are James and Luiz boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Luiz is primarily a boy name.

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