Cord 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

Cord Rank #5,231
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5231 for Cord.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cord ___

  • Cord James
  • Cord Allen
  • Cord Lee
  • Cord Ryan
  • Cord Michael
  • Cord Andrew

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 Cord

Reid Sloane Brooks Quinn Blake

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cord or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Cord at #5231 in the United States.

What do Cord and James mean?

Cord means "rope maker, bold counselor" (English/German origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cord and James boy or girl names?

Cord is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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