James vs Katy

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
Katy Rank #2,460

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2460 for Katy.

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

Katy ___

  • Katy Mae
  • Katy Grace
  • Katy Ann
  • Katy Lynn
  • Katy Rose
  • Katy Jo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Katy

Tommy Billy Molly Lilly Danny

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Katy more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Katy at #2460 in the United States.

What do James and Katy mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Katy means "each of the two" (Greek origin).

Are James and Katy boy or girl names?

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

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