James vs Khoa

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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Khoa

Boy #5,215 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"scholarly achievement, academic excellence"

Origin: Sino-Vietnamese

Cultural Roots

Vietnamese Vietnamese American Southeast Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,215
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Khoa Rank #5,215

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5215 for Khoa.

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

Khoa ___

  • Khoa Minh
  • Khoa Anh
  • Khoa Thanh
  • Khoa Long
  • Khoa Phuc
  • Khoa Duc

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Khoa

Linh Minh Lan Huy Trang

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Khoa more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Khoa at #5215 in the United States.

What do James and Khoa mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Khoa means "scholarly achievement, academic excellence" (Sino-Vietnamese origin).

Are James and Khoa boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Khoa is primarily a boy name.

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