James vs Kohlston

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
Kohlston Rank #16,094

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #16094 for Kohlston.

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

Kohlston ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kohlston

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kohlston more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kohlston at #16094 in the United States.

What do James and Kohlston mean?

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

Are James and Kohlston boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kohlston is primarily a boy name.

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