Colter 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

Colter Rank #218
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #218 for Colter.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Colter ___

  • Colter James
  • Colter Reed
  • Colter Wayne
  • Colter Dean
  • Colter Blake
  • Colter Ray

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 Colter

Ryder Beckett Scout Wren Harper

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colter or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Colter at #218 in the United States.

What do Colter and James mean?

Colter means "colt herder, horse keeper" (Middle English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Colter and James boy or girl names?

Colter is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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