Cori 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

Cori Rank #1,765
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1765 for Cori.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cori ___

  • Cori Lynn
  • Cori Ann
  • Cori Marie
  • Cori Lee
  • Cori Beth
  • Cori Jane

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 Cori

Tori Lori Kori Rori Allie

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cori or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Cori at #1765 in the United States.

What do Cori and James mean?

Cori means "maiden, young woman" (Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cori and James boy or girl names?

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

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