James vs Kohen

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
Kohen Rank #320

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #320 for Kohen.

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

Kohen ___

  • Kohen James
  • Kohen Alexander
  • Kohen Michael
  • Kohen Thomas
  • Kohen William
  • Kohen David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kohen

Levi Asher Ezra Naomi Zoe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kohen more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kohen at #320 in the United States.

What do James and Kohen mean?

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

Are James and Kohen boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kohen is primarily a boy name.

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