Cormac vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cormac

Boy #1,259 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"chariot boy"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,259
Total SSA Count
157
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cor, Mac

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Cormac Rank #1,259
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1259 for Cormac.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cormac ___

  • Cormac James
  • Cormac Patrick
  • Cormac Finn
  • Cormac Liam
  • Cormac Sean
  • Cormac Hugh

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Cormac

Finn Declan Siobhan Roisin Eoghan

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cormac or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Cormac at #1259 in the United States.

What do Cormac and James mean?

Cormac means "chariot boy" (Old Irish origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cormac and James boy or girl names?

Cormac is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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