Costner 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

Costner Rank #44,473
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #44473 for Costner.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Costner ___

  • Costner James
  • Costner Wayne
  • Costner Ray
  • Costner Lee
  • Costner Dean

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 Costner

Easton Dalton Sutton Hayden

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Costner or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Costner at #44473 in the United States.

What do Costner and James mean?

Costner means "apple seller" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Costner and James boy or girl names?

Costner is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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