Corby 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

Corby Rank #23,181
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #23181 for Corby.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Corby ___

No pairings available yet.

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 Corby

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Corby or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Corby at #23181 in the United States.

What do Corby and James mean?

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

Are Corby and James boy or girl names?

Corby is primarily a girl name. James is primarily a boy name.

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