Coran vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Coran

Boy #13,005 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little hollow, sickle-shaped bay"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#13,005
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cor

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

Coran Rank #13,005
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #13005 for Coran.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Coran ___

  • Coran James
  • Coran Patrick
  • Coran Finn
  • Coran Liam
  • Coran Sean
  • Coran Brendan

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 Coran

Declan Fergus Aoife Niamh Rory

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coran or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Coran at #13005 in the United States.

What do Coran and James mean?

Coran means "little hollow, sickle-shaped bay" (Scottish Gaelic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Coran and James boy or girl names?

Coran is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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