James vs Katori

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

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Katori

Girl #6,093 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"of or relating to Katori, a sacred place in Japan"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,093
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kato, Tori, Kori

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Katori Rank #6,093

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6093 for Katori.

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

Katori ___

  • Katori Ren
  • Katori Yuki
  • Katori Mae
  • Katori Lin
  • Katori Jade
  • Katori Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Katori

Satori Kaito Amara Nori Hana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Katori more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Katori at #6093 in the United States.

What do James and Katori mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Katori means "of or relating to Katori, a sacred place in Japan" (Japanese origin).

Are James and Katori boy or girl names?

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

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