James vs Koe

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
Koe Rank #1,493

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1493 for Koe.

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

Koe ___

  • Koe James
  • Koe Alexander
  • Koe William
  • Koe Lee
  • Koe Thomas
  • Koe Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Koe

Zoe Jax Mae Wren Kai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Koe more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Koe at #1493 in the United States.

What do James and Koe mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Koe means "modern spelling of Coe (jackdaw bird)" (Old English origin).

Are James and Koe boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Koe is primarily a boy name.

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