James vs Koi

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
Koi Rank #2,684

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2684 for Koi.

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

Koi ___

  • Koi River
  • Koi Blue
  • Koi James
  • Koi Lee
  • Koi Finn
  • Koi Reef

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Koi

Kai Reef Cove Marina River

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Koi more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Koi at #2684 in the United States.

What do James and Koi mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Koi means "love, romantic feeling" (Japanese origin).

Are James and Koi boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Koi is primarily a boy name.

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