Collier vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Collier

Boy #2,733 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"charcoal merchant, coal worker"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,733
Total SSA Count
48
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cole, Colli

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

Collier Rank #2,733
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2733 for Collier.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Collier ___

  • Collier James
  • Collier Thomas
  • Collier Reid
  • Collier Blake
  • Collier Grant

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Collier

Fletcher Harper Sawyer Willa Emerson

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Collier or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Collier at #2733 in the United States.

What do Collier and James mean?

Collier means "charcoal merchant, coal worker" (English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Collier and James boy or girl names?

Collier is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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