Corrie vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Corrie

Girl #3,956 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"circular hollow, cauldron (landscape feature)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Dutch English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,956
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Cor

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Corrie Rank #3,956
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3956 for Corrie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Corrie ___

  • Corrie Ann
  • Corrie Jean
  • Corrie Lynn
  • Corrie Sue
  • Corrie Beth
  • Corrie Mae

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 Corrie

Bonnie Tammy Ronnie Debbie Sandy

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Corrie or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Corrie at #3956 in the United States.

What do Corrie and James mean?

Corrie means "circular hollow, cauldron (landscape feature)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Corrie and James boy or girl names?

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

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