James vs Kodiak

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
Kodiak Rank #3,893

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3893 for Kodiak.

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

Kodiak ___

  • Kodiak James
  • Kodiak Bear
  • Kodiak River
  • Kodiak Stone
  • Kodiak Lee
  • Kodiak Wolf

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kodiak

Dakota Alaska Denali Juniper Aspen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kodiak more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kodiak at #3893 in the United States.

What do James and Kodiak mean?

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

Are James and Kodiak boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kodiak is primarily a boy name.

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