James vs Lukasz

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

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Lukasz

Boy #4,790 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"light, illumination"

Origin: Greek/Latin

Cultural Roots

Polish Slavic Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,790
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Luka, Lukas

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Lukasz Rank #4,790

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4790 for Lukasz.

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

Lukasz ___

  • Lukasz Jan
  • Lukasz Piotr
  • Lukasz Marek
  • Lukasz Tomasz
  • Lukasz Michal
  • Lukasz Adam

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lukasz

Zofia Marta Agnieszka Karolina Piotr

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lukasz more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lukasz at #4790 in the United States.

What do James and Lukasz mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Lukasz means "light, illumination" (Greek/Latin origin).

Are James and Lukasz boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Lukasz is primarily a boy name.

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