James vs Koltyn

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
Koltyn Rank #4,665

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4665 for Koltyn.

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

Koltyn ___

  • Koltyn James
  • Koltyn Lee
  • Koltyn Wayne
  • Koltyn Ray
  • Koltyn Dean
  • Koltyn Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Koltyn

Brantley Bryson Jaxon Raelynn Kinsley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Koltyn more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Koltyn at #4665 in the United States.

What do James and Koltyn mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Koltyn means "dark settlement" (Old English origin).

Are James and Koltyn boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Koltyn is primarily a boy name.

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