James vs Khori

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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Khori

Girl #4,996 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"maiden, daughter"

Origin: Greek Kore

Cultural Roots

African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,996
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kho, Riri

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Khori Rank #4,996

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4996 for Khori.

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

Khori ___

  • Khori Marie
  • Khori Ann
  • Khori Rose
  • Khori Lynn
  • Khori Faith
  • Khori Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Khori

Zion Amara Isaiah Destiny Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Khori more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Khori at #4996 in the United States.

What do James and Khori mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Khori means "maiden, daughter" (Greek Kore origin).

Are James and Khori boy or girl names?

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

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