Coulter vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Coulter

Boy #3,152 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"knife, cutting blade of a plow"

Origin: Old English/Latin

Cultural Roots

American Scottish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,152
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Colt, Cole

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

Coulter Rank #3,152
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3152 for Coulter.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Coulter ___

  • Coulter James
  • Coulter Reid
  • Coulter Grey
  • Coulter Blake
  • Coulter Hayes
  • Coulter Wade

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 Coulter

Colton Wyatt Beckett Emmett Harper

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coulter or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Coulter at #3152 in the United States.

What do Coulter and James mean?

Coulter means "knife, cutting blade of a plow" (Old English/Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Coulter and James boy or girl names?

Coulter is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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