James vs Luqman

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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Luqman

Boy #2,646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the one who swallows (alternative etymology)"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arab Muslim West African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,646
Total SSA Count
50
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Luke, Luq

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Luqman Rank #2,646

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2646 for Luqman.

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

Luqman ___

  • Luqman Hassan
  • Luqman Abdullah
  • Luqman Ibrahim
  • Luqman Umar
  • Luqman Yusuf
  • Luqman Musa

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Luqman

Fatima Ibrahim Maryam Yusuf Aminah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Luqman more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Luqman at #2646 in the United States.

What do James and Luqman mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Luqman means "the one who swallows (alternative etymology)" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Luqman boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Luqman is primarily a boy name.

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