James vs Killua

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

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Killua

Boy #5,636 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"fictional invented name, no established meaning"

Origin: Japanese (fictional)

Cultural Roots

American Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,636
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kil, Killy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Killua Rank #5,636

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5636 for Killua.

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

Killua ___

  • Killua Zane
  • Killua Ray
  • Killua Cole
  • Killua James
  • Killua Lee
  • Killua Ash

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Killua

Gon Kurapika Leorio Zeno Illumi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Killua more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Killua at #5636 in the United States.

What do James and Killua mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Killua means "fictional invented name, no established meaning" (Japanese (fictional) origin).

Are James and Killua boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Killua is primarily a boy name.

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