James vs Khrome

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
Khrome Rank #5,714

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5714 for Khrome.

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

Khrome ___

  • Khrome Lee
  • Khrome James
  • Khrome Dean
  • Khrome Zane
  • Khrome Stone
  • Khrome Cash

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Khrome

Ryker Axel Blaze Ember Steel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Khrome more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Khrome at #5714 in the United States.

What do James and Khrome mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Khrome means "color, vibrant shine" (Greek origin).

Are James and Khrome boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Khrome is primarily a boy name.

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