James vs Luxx

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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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Luxx Rank #5,395

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5395 for Luxx.

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

Luxx ___

  • Luxx James
  • Luxx Alexander
  • Luxx Theodore
  • Luxx River
  • Luxx Cole
  • Luxx Everett

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Luxx

Axel Zara Nova Kai Lyra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Luxx more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Luxx at #5395 in the United States.

What do James and Luxx mean?

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

Are James and Luxx boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Luxx is primarily a boy name.

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