James vs Karon

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

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Karon

Boy #3,572 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, chaste"

Origin: Greek katharos via Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Danish Norwegian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,572
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Karon Rank #3,572

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3572 for Karon.

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

Karon ___

  • Karon Anders
  • Karon Erik
  • Karon Mikkel
  • Karon Lars
  • Karon Emil
  • Karon Johan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Karon

Sigrid Bjorn Ingrid Olaf Astrid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Karon more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Karon at #3572 in the United States.

What do James and Karon mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Karon means "pure, chaste" (Greek katharos via Scandinavian origin).

Are James and Karon boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Karon is primarily a boy name.

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