James vs Karis

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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Karis

Girl #2,185 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, kindness"

Origin: Greek charis

Cultural Roots

Greek English American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,185
Total SSA Count
87
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kari, Kar

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Karis Rank #2,185

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2185 for Karis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Karis ___

  • Karis Rose
  • Karis Mae
  • Karis Elizabeth
  • Karis Sophia
  • Karis Grace
  • Karis Violet

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Karis

Lyra Thea Cleo Cassius Phelan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Karis more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Karis at #2185 in the United States.

What do James and Karis mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Karis means "grace, kindness" (Greek charis origin).

Are James and Karis boy or girl names?

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

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