Courtney 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

Courtney Rank #1,992
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1992 for Courtney.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Courtney ___

  • Courtney Marie
  • Courtney Anne
  • Courtney Elizabeth
  • Courtney Lee
  • Courtney Nicole
  • Courtney Lynn

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 Courtney

Brittany Ashley Tyler Brandon Morgan

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Courtney or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Courtney at #1992 in the United States.

What do Courtney and James mean?

Courtney means "from the domain of Curtius" (Norman French origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Courtney and James boy or girl names?

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

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