James vs Kato

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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Kato

Boy #2,796 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"second of twins"

Origin: Luganda

Cultural Roots

Ugandan Ganda Japanese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,796
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kato Rank #2,796

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2796 for Kato.

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

Kato ___

  • Kato James
  • Kato Michael
  • Kato Elijah
  • Kato David
  • Kato Emmanuel
  • Kato Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kato

Zola Amara Kofi Nia Kwame

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kato more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kato at #2796 in the United States.

What do James and Kato mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kato means "second of twins" (Luganda origin).

Are James and Kato boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kato is primarily a boy name.

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