James vs Kole

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
Kole Rank #1,201

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1201 for Kole.

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

Kole ___

  • Kole James
  • Kole Thomas
  • Kole Henry
  • Kole William
  • Kole Alexander
  • Kole Robert

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kole

Beau Chase Jace Brielle Avery

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kole more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kole at #1201 in the United States.

What do James and Kole mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kole means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are James and Kole boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kole is primarily a boy name.

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