James vs Kohan

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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Kohan

Boy #4,408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"priest, one who serves at the altar"

Origin: Hebrew kohen

Cultural Roots

Jewish Hebrew Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,408
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ko, Han

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kohan Rank #4,408

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4408 for Kohan.

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

Kohan ___

  • Kohan David
  • Kohan Aaron
  • Kohan Elijah
  • Kohan Isaac
  • Kohan Nathan
  • Kohan Samuel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kohan

Levi Asher Noah Miriam Leah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kohan more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kohan at #4408 in the United States.

What do James and Kohan mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kohan means "priest, one who serves at the altar" (Hebrew kohen origin).

Are James and Kohan boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kohan is primarily a boy name.

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