Codie vs James

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

Codie Rank #4,830
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4830 for Codie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Codie ___

  • Codie Lee
  • Codie Jo
  • Codie Mae
  • Codie June
  • Codie Ray
  • Codie Lynn

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 Codie

Harley Blake Riley Quinn Morgan

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Codie or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Codie at #4830 in the United States.

What do Codie and James mean?

Codie means "helpful one" (Irish origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Codie and James boy or girl names?

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

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