James vs Koji

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

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Koji

Boy #4,251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"luminous second son"

Origin: Japanese ko (light) and ji (second son)

Cultural Roots

Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,251
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ko

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Koji Rank #4,251

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4251 for Koji.

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

Koji ___

  • Koji James
  • Koji Alexander
  • Koji Lee
  • Koji Ren
  • Koji Kai
  • Koji Rio

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Koji

Hana Yuki Kenji Riku Saki

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Koji more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Koji at #4251 in the United States.

What do James and Koji mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Koji means "luminous second son" (Japanese ko (light) and ji (second son) origin).

Are James and Koji boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Koji is primarily a boy name.

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