James vs Koden

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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Koden

Boy #5,276 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"modern American name blending Cody and -den suffix"

Origin: American English

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,276
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kode, Ko

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Koden Rank #5,276

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5276 for Koden.

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

Koden ___

  • Koden James
  • Koden Lee
  • Koden Ray
  • Koden Blake
  • Koden Cash
  • Koden Wade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Koden

Jaxon Brayden Kayden Aiden Hadley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Koden more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Koden at #5276 in the United States.

What do James and Koden mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Koden means "modern American name blending Cody and -den suffix" (American English origin).

Are James and Koden boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Koden is primarily a boy name.

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