Colm 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

Colm Rank #6,276
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6276 for Colm.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Colm ___

  • Colm Patrick
  • Colm James
  • Colm Finn
  • Colm Brendan
  • Colm Sean
  • Colm Michael

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 Colm

Niamh Aoife Cillian Fionnuala Declan

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colm or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Colm at #6276 in the United States.

What do Colm and James mean?

Colm means "dove" (Old Irish origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Colm and James boy or girl names?

Colm is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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