James vs Kodie

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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Kodie

Girl #3,190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of the helpful one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,190
Total SSA Count
50
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ko

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kodie Rank #3,190

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3190 for Kodie.

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

Kodie ___

  • Kodie Jo
  • Kodie Rae
  • Kodie Lynn
  • Kodie Marie
  • Kodie Ann
  • Kodie Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kodie

Kylie Brody Harley Remi Bailey

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kodie more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kodie at #3190 in the United States.

What do James and Kodie mean?

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

Are James and Kodie boy or girl names?

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

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