James vs Kodjo

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

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Kodjo

Boy #28,093 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"born on Monday"

Origin: Akan

Cultural Roots

Ghanaian West African Togolese Ivorian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#28,093
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kojo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kodjo Rank #28,093

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #28093 for Kodjo.

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

Kodjo ___

  • Kodjo Emmanuel
  • Kodjo Kwame
  • Kodjo Samuel
  • Kodjo David
  • Kodjo Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kodjo

Abena Ama Kwesi Akua Kofi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kodjo more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kodjo at #28093 in the United States.

What do James and Kodjo mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kodjo means "born on Monday" (Akan origin).

Are James and Kodjo boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kodjo is primarily a boy name.

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