Coe vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Coe

Boy #4,994 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"jackdaw (intelligent crow-family bird)"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,994
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Coe Rank #4,994
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4994 for Coe.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Coe ___

  • Coe James
  • Coe Alexander
  • Coe William
  • Coe Henry
  • Coe Thomas
  • Coe Edward

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 Coe

Beau Mae Finn Wren Dash

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coe or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Coe at #4994 in the United States.

What do Coe and James mean?

Coe means "jackdaw (intelligent crow-family bird)" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Coe and James boy or girl names?

Coe is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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