James vs Koda

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
Koda Rank #465

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #465 for Koda.

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

Koda ___

  • Koda James
  • Koda Lee
  • Koda River
  • Koda Blue
  • Koda Wolf
  • Koda Bear

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Koda

Dakota Sage River Luna Sienna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Koda more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Koda at #465 in the United States.

What do James and Koda mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Koda means "friend, companion" (Lakota Sioux origin).

Are James and Koda boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Koda is primarily a boy name.

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