James vs Kohlson

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
Kohlson Rank #5,712

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5712 for Kohlson.

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

Kohlson ___

  • Kohlson James
  • Kohlson Lee
  • Kohlson Wade
  • Kohlson Reed
  • Kohlson Blake
  • Kohlson Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kohlson

Easton Greyson Braylen Layla Harper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kohlson more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kohlson at #5712 in the United States.

What do James and Kohlson mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kohlson means "son of coal, dark strength" (American English origin).

Are James and Kohlson boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kohlson is primarily a boy name.

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