James vs Lula

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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Lula

Girl #1,952 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English Arabic American German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,952
Total SSA Count
101
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lou, Lu

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Lula Rank #1,952

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1952 for Lula.

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

Lula ___

  • Lula Mae
  • Lula Rose
  • Lula Jane
  • Lula Belle
  • Lula Grace
  • Lula Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lula

Cleo Maisie Otto Beau Dot

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lula more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lula at #1952 in the United States.

What do James and Lula mean?

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

Are James and Lula boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Lula is primarily a girl name.

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