James vs Katie

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

James Rank #5
Katie Rank #580

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #580 for Katie.

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

Katie ___

  • Katie Grace
  • Katie Rose
  • Katie Ann
  • Katie Lynn
  • Katie Elizabeth
  • Katie Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Katie

Emily Sarah Connor Patrick Molly

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Katie more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Katie at #580 in the United States.

What do James and Katie mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Katie means "pure, clear" (Greek origin).

Are James and Katie boy or girl names?

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

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