James vs Koba

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
Koba Rank #34,558

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #34558 for Koba.

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

Koba ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Koba

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Koba more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Koba at #34558 in the United States.

What do James and Koba mean?

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

Are James and Koba boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Koba is primarily a boy name.

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