James vs Kauri

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
Kauri Rank #18,804

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #18804 for Kauri.

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

Kauri ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kauri

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kauri more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kauri at #18804 in the United States.

What do James and Kauri mean?

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

Are James and Kauri boy or girl names?

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

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