James vs Kodi

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
Kodi Rank #1,193

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1193 for Kodi.

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

Kodi ___

  • Kodi Lynn
  • Kodi Marie
  • Kodi Ann
  • Kodi Rose
  • Kodi Grace
  • Kodi Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kodi

Riley Bailey Casey Brooke Parker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kodi more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kodi at #1193 in the United States.

What do James and Kodi mean?

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

Are James and Kodi boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kodi is primarily a girl name.

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