Coda vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Coda

Boy #2,442 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"concluding musical passage"

Origin: Italian

Cultural Roots

Italian American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,442
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Code, Co

Playground Safety Score

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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

Coda Rank #2,442
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2442 for Coda.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Coda ___

  • Coda James
  • Coda River
  • Coda Lee
  • Coda Blue
  • Coda August
  • Coda Finn

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Coda

Lyric Aria Jax Remy Nova

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coda or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Coda at #2442 in the United States.

What do Coda and James mean?

Coda means "concluding musical passage" (Italian origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Coda and James boy or girl names?

Coda is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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