James vs Kodah

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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Kodah

Boy #3,477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"friend, ally"

Origin: Lakota Sioux

Cultural Roots

Native American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,477
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ko

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kodah Rank #3,477

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3477 for Kodah.

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

Kodah ___

  • Kodah James
  • Kodah Bear
  • Kodah River
  • Kodah Wolf
  • Kodah Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kodah

Dakota Cheyenne Wyatt Sage River

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kodah more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kodah at #3477 in the United States.

What do James and Kodah mean?

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

Are James and Kodah boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kodah is primarily a boy name.

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