Corban 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

Corban Rank #3,280
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3280 for Corban.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Corban ___

  • Corban James
  • Corban Lee
  • Corban Michael
  • Corban Alexander
  • Corban Scott
  • Corban Paul

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 Corban

Zion Levi Silas Mercy Eden

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Corban or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Corban at #3280 in the United States.

What do Corban and James mean?

Corban means "consecrated, dedicated to God" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Corban and James boy or girl names?

Corban is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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