Cordae 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

Cordae Rank #6,196
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6196 for Cordae.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cordae ___

  • Cordae James
  • Cordae Andre
  • Cordae Lee
  • Cordae Emmanuel
  • Cordae Xavier

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose James

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cordae or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Cordae at #6196 in the United States.

What do Cordae and James mean?

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

Are Cordae and James boy or girl names?

Cordae is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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