James vs Katlyn

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
Katlyn Rank #5,604

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5604 for Katlyn.

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

Katlyn ___

  • Katlyn Rose
  • Katlyn Marie
  • Katlyn Grace
  • Katlyn Ann
  • Katlyn Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Katlyn

Megan Brianna Connor Ryan Erin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Katlyn more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Katlyn at #5604 in the United States.

What do James and Katlyn mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Katlyn means "pure" (Greek via Irish origin).

Are James and Katlyn boy or girl names?

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

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