James vs Khoi

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
Khoi Rank #5,359

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5359 for Khoi.

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

Khoi ___

  • Khoi James
  • Khoi Lee
  • Khoi Nguyen
  • Khoi Alexander
  • Khoi Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Khoi

Minh Linh Tuyet Bao Lan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Khoi more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Khoi at #5359 in the United States.

What do James and Khoi mean?

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

Are James and Khoi boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Khoi is primarily a boy name.

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