Costa vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Costa

Boy #5,514 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"coast, shore"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,514
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cos

Playground Safety Score

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Costa Rank #5,514
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5514 for Costa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Costa ___

  • Costa James
  • Costa Michael
  • Costa Alexander
  • Costa Luke
  • Costa Rafael
  • Costa Marco

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 Costa

Luca Marco Sofia Elena Dario

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Costa or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Costa at #5514 in the United States.

What do Costa and James mean?

Costa means "coast, shore" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Costa and James boy or girl names?

Costa is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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